About Lara:

I am a licensed Psychologist in Austin, TX.  In my private practice, I specialize in treating substance (alcohol, drugs) and process addiction (sex, love, relationship) and PTSD, particularly childhood relational trauma.

I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1998 in Palo Alto, California. I have trained and worked in a variety of community and medical settings and have had private practices in California and Texas.  I have noticed over the last 15 years an alarming trend of addiction (process and substance) in my clients.  The majority of my addicted clients have suffered from some childhood relational trauma, often resulting in symptoms of PTSD.  I have received extensive training with Pia Mellody, co-founder of The Meadows on addiction and childhood trauma. I believe the best treatment of substance and process addiction (particularly sex, love or relationship) is achieved through treatment of earlier issues. I also use cognitive-behavioral, as well as other validated types of therapy, in my practice.  

Credentials:

Occidental College., BA

Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, PhD

Licensing State: TX

License #: 36382

 

Rates:

$125 per 50 minute session

Free 10 minute conversation

 

 

Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX

 

Insurance Accepted:

Specialties:

Abuse

Family Issues

Internet Addiction

Intimacy

PTSD 

Relationships