Lara Peter, MD, LCPC - Therapist in Maryland

About Lara

Lara Peter is a Maryland-based clinician with an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential. She brings ten years of therapy experience to her work with adults and focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, grief, depression, and related concerns. Lara aims to create a space where clients can speak openly and move at a comfortable pace.

She takes a straightforward, person-centered approach. Sessions begin with listening and reflection to help people notice patterns and understand what matters most to them.

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Background and approach

Lara also uses practical tools to address symptoms like sleeplessness, worry, and low mood. Her style blends cognitive behavioral ideas with solution-focused planning and motivational interviewing techniques. That means she helps clients test new ways of thinking, set small achievable goals, and stay motivated through change.

Sessions often include short skill-building exercises and focused problem solving. Lara has worked in outpatient, residential, in-home, and school settings. Over ten years she has supported people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes.

She also addresses issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver strain, and forgiveness. People who benefit most tend to want clear steps and practical strategies alongside empathetic listening. Lara aims to balance compassion with honest feedback and achievable goals.

If someone is looking for steady guidance while working through anxiety or life transitions, she offers a calm, goal-minded partnership.

Approaches for online sessions and how they help

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist reflects what a person shares and helps them notice patterns and values. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and a calmer space to sort through feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build skills for anxiety, sleep problems, low mood, and eating concerns. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and boosts commitment during difficult transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process means techniques can change over time as progress is made.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and skill teaching. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, homework prompts, and ongoing support between sessions. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

She works with adults on anxiety, stress, grief, depression, addictions, eating concerns, sleep problems, anger, career strain, and coping with life changes.

What is the general style of therapy used?

Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens closely, reflects what you share, and uses tools to help change thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience providing therapy to adults and has worked in outpatient, residential, in-home, and school settings.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to start working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Eating disorders

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Maryland
Languages: English

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