- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Lara
Lara Waldenmaier is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - with 21 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and issues around guilt and shame. Her practice also includes concerns such as intimacy-related problems, self-esteem struggles, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is grounded in listening first. Sessions focus on what matters now and what feels stuck. She uses clear, practical methods rather than labels. Conversations aim to sort through feelings, thoughts, and everyday choices.
Lara draws from several therapy methods to match the person in front of her. She uses Client-Centered techniques to follow the client's pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is applied to examine unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method inform work with relationship issues and attachment concerns.
Mindfulness practices are brought in when helpful to calm the body and focus attention. She also attends to longer-term themes that show up in life, such as family of origin issues, forgiveness, and feelings of emptiness. Practical skills for coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, or midlife changes are included when relevant.
Lara aims to help people talk plainly about what haunts them and to find manageable steps forward. She asks about goals, tries methods, and adjusts as needed. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site’s guidance to view online therapy options and schedule a first session.
Therapy approaches used and how online sessions fit
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's pace. The therapist prioritizes the client's concerns and works from what the person brings, which can help with feelings of guilt, shame, or being judged.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and self-critical thinking.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and express core emotions and improve connection patterns in relationships. This approach can be useful when guilt or shame affects intimacy or attachment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. Decisions about which techniques to use are made collaboratively and can change over time based on what helps.
Confirm the site's current session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work during life transitions without rearranging as much of their schedule.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt and shame does she address?
She works with guilt and shame connected to relationships, family of origin, faith questions, life choices, and past actions.
How does she approach feelings of shame?
She listens first and then uses practical techniques from client-centered work and CBT to name emotions and adjust unhelpful thoughts.
What is her background and experience?
She has been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio since 2004, giving her 21 years of clinical experience.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an OH LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.