Lara Rae
Lara is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Salvador University in Brazil and a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Lara has over 5 years of experience counselling adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families.
She is fluent in both English and Portuguese, providing counselling in both languages.
About Lara
Lara has been married for 9 years and has two sons with her Canadian husband, whom she met in her home country of Brazil. Working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures is a passion for Lara. As an immigrant herself, she understands the challenges of adapting to a new culture and is eager to help others in similar situations.
Lara has always been intrigued by psychology and the resilience people show in the face of adversity, as well as their various ways of processing experiences.
In her spare time, Lara enjoys spending time with her family, caring for her children, and socializing with friends. She also has a beloved dog whom she enjoys taking on walks and playing with. However, as an introvert, Lara values solitude and often finds it rejuvenating to go for a run or enjoy quiet moments in the evening.
Counselling
Lara believes that establishing a strong relationship with clients is crucial for a successful counseling process. With a dynamic approach, she collaborates with clients to incorporate a variety of strategies aimed at achieving their goals and understanding the roots of their concerns.
Over the years, Lara has developed expertise in helping clients with a range of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and domestic violence.
Lara’s practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She tailors her approach to each client’s needs and preferences. Additionally, Lara has completed Level 1 and Level 2 of Gottman’s clinical training for couples therapy, enhancing her ability to work effectively with couples.
What Issues Can Lara Help With?
Cultural/Immigration
Depression
Family Relationships
Trauma
Anxiety
Couples Counselling
Faith/Spirituality
Emotion Regulation
Self-Esteem
Domestic Violence
Stress
Grief and Loss
Supervision
Lara has extensive experience in supervising. She has supervised multiple groups of practicum students or interns. Lara loves training upcoming Psychologists on their journey to become more effective counsellors.
If you are interested in receiving supervision from her she would love to hear from you! Currently Lara can provide supervison for counselling for interns completing their Masters programs and Registered Psychologists.
Let's Get Started!
Lara looks forward to getting to know you and helping you on your mental health journey!