Lara Peter, MD, LCPC
Person-centered therapist for adult well-being
- Collaborative care
- Practical tools
- Adult focus
About Lara Peter
Lara Peter is a licensed therapist (MD, LCPC) who brings ten years of direct clinical experience to her work with adults. The MD credential indicates medical training and the LCPC denotes a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - both credentials reflect formal preparation for assessing and treating mental health concerns. She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship that supports honest conversation and gradual progress at each person’s pace.
Having experienced therapy from the client side, she acknowledges the courage it takes to be vulnerable and uses that perspective to create a compassionate, steady presence in sessions. Her approach is rooted in client-centered and solution-focused methods, and she integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing when those tools fit a client’s needs. This blend allows her to tailor interventions to individual goals, whether the focus is on managing anxiety and stress, coping with grief or trauma, addressing mood disorders or addictions, improving relationships and communication, or navigating life changes and career concerns.
She aims to reflect what clients share back to them in ways that build insight and self-awareness while offering practical strategies and resources to support active change. Lara works to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, gain skills, and move toward clearer goals at a pace that feels right for them.
Having experienced therapy from the client side, she acknowledges the courage it takes to be vulnerable and uses that perspective to create a compassionate, steady presence in sessions. Her approach is rooted in client-centered and solution-focused methods, and she integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing when those tools fit a client’s needs. This blend allows her to tailor interventions to individual goals, whether the focus is on managing anxiety and stress, coping with grief or trauma, addressing mood disorders or addictions, improving relationships and communication, or navigating life changes and career concerns.
She aims to reflect what clients share back to them in ways that build insight and self-awareness while offering practical strategies and resources to support active change. Lara works to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, gain skills, and move toward clearer goals at a pace that feels right for them.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lara Peter have?
Lara Peter has 10 years of experience.
Is Lara Peter a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: MD and LCPC. License details: MD LCPC LC6145.
In which languages does Lara Peter provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Lara Peter located?
She is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Lara Peter as my therapist?
You can work with Lara Peter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lara Peter work with international clients?
Lara Peter does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lara Peter cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Lara Peter
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach helps individuals build self-awareness, process emotions, and make choices that reflect their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that examines patterns of thought and behavior to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns by teaching coping strategies and problem-solving techniques. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying goals and small, actionable steps toward change rather than dwelling on problems, making it useful for clients seeking concrete progress in areas like relationships, career, or coping with life transitions.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Lara takes a collaborative stance to determine what fits best based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to try strategies, adjust direction, and ultimately choose modes of work that feel most helpful and sustainable.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or changing lives and to receive consistent support without adding logistical strain.