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Leslie Lara

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Texas
+ 3 other states

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Leslie

I help individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting issues, and women's issues. I am a personable, bilingual clinician who believes therapy is for everyone in search of overcoming life obstacles. I believe healing and progress can be obtained through a collaborative approach to therapy. My goal is to offer clients a non-judgmental space where anyone feels safe to face their struggles and challenges. The decision to start therapy can feel unfamiliar and scary, however, it would be my honor to help overcome those fears by starting this journey of improvement and change with you.

The decision to start therapy can feel unfamiliar and scary, however, it would be my honor to help overcome those fears.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Texas residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my family traveling around Texas and discovering family-friendly locations and restaurants. I also enjoy staying active by participating in group workouts, community walks, and weight training at the gym.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#81583 • Texas • LPC

Education

MS - Counseling, Texas A&M University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Leslie Lara accepts Centivo, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Texas are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Leslie Lara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Leslie is licensed to practice in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Texas, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Leslie’s Texas license number is 81583, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Leslie Lara has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Leslie’s education and training include MS - Counseling, Texas A&M University. Over that time, Leslie has worked closely with Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community.

Leslie Lara works with Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Immigration, Life Transitions, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Leslie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Leslie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Leslie Lara draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Leslie’s style is action-oriented, authentic, empowering, engaging, and solution-oriented. In Leslie’s words: “The decision to start therapy can feel unfamiliar and scary, however, it would be my honor to help overcome those fears.”

Leslie Lara (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Leslie identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Leslie Lara offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Leslie is licensed in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Texas, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Leslie Lara is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Leslie will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Leslie’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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