As a bilingual counselor, I seek to make a difference in the lives of adolescents, young and middle-aged adults of all backgrounds and nationalities. I believe solutions to life’s entanglements can be discovered in nonjudgmental conversations and honest reflection. My approach to counseling is simple- seek answers from within. With minor personal adjustments and partnering with a skilled “listener,” individuals and couples can attain their therapeutic goals.

As a Certified School Counselor (CSC) and Licensed Professional Counselor, I have had the opportunity to provide academic, social, and emotional interventions for high school students in a residential treatment facility, counseling center, and disciplinary alternative educational program (DAEP) settings.

Dr. Jose M. Lara, DMin; M.Ed; Licensed Professional Counselor, CSC