I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and have extensive training in multicultural counseling. I am both a researcher and a clinician, which means I am constantly analyzing new techniques and approaches to provide the best treatment for you. I’ve provided services, in English and Spanish, to children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family sessions at various settings. Through this work I learned to adapt evidence-based treatments to diverse populations by fitting them into the context of their reality (e.g., social injustice and institutional disadvantages). I apply what I’ve learned, and continue to learn in the field, to real life examples that are both relatable and directly applicable to each circumstance. I do this because I know that your situation is unique; I will work with you to better understand your situation and guide you to identify and build upon your personal strengths.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Blended Family Issues, Communication problems, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, HIV / AIDS, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
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She is always on time and listens to what I am saying.
Written on Jul 09, 2022 after therapy with Carolina for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very supportive
Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Carolina for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and grief
Carolina is caring and a good listener!
Written on Oct 16, 2021 after therapy with Carolina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue
My therapist Carolina Lara-Lerma is wonderful. She is very supportive and easy to talk to. She looks a little young but makes up for it in experience and willing to talk and be attentive to whatever’s going on. She takes advantage of sending worksheets to gather information after sessions. The only thing is she is a doesn’t respond to messages quickly.
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Carolina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd