Lisa La Rose , LPC

Lisa La Rose is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of clinical experience working with adults and families across a wide range of concerns. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Colorado and has maintained a counseling license since 2001 while pursuing advanced doctoral studies in psychology at Northcentral University. In addition to clinical practice, she teaches psychology courses at a community college, bringing a blend of academic perspective and hands-on experience to her work.

Originally from Colorado, she values the natural world and often draws on a calm, grounded presence developed through outdoor pursuits. Hobbies include hiking, reading, painting, and spending time with her dog, Luna. She also enjoys travel with her husband. These personal interests inform a warm, relatable therapeutic style that emphasizes real-world tools and strengths.

Her counseling philosophy centers on meeting clients where they are and identifying existing strengths to support meaningful change. She combines compassion with practical interventions so clients can begin applying skills between sessions and see measurable progress. Her work commonly addresses depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions including substance and behavioral issues, grief and life transitions, relationship and communication challenges, and the stresses faced by first responders and caregivers.

Clinically, she draws from evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), attachment-based therapy, and client-centered approaches. She views therapy as a collaborative process in which the client is the expert on their own life and the therapist provides guidance, tools, and support to help clients move toward goals and greater well-being.