Lara Collender
LCSW-C
Towson,
MD
US
Lara Collender is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, serving individuals across various settings, including substance abuse treatment, residential and outpatient mental health treatment, schools, and hospital medical clinics. She has a passion for working with adolescents, adults, and families, offering support for issues such as marital and premarital challenges, mood disorders, and chronic illness. Lara's counseling approach is a blend of solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. She understands that the therapeutic alliance is a powerful bond, fostering growth and healing. Lara takes pride in creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can delve into their thoughts and feelings, paving the way for personal development. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time at home with her wonderful husband, three amazing teenagers, their beloved cat, and two energetic puppies.
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