Lara Waldenmaier, LPCC

Lara Waldenmaier is an Ohio LPCC who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. She provides a calm, patient presence where clients can talk through painful feelings and confusing life changes. Lara listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps to move forward.

She has worked in counseling since 2004 and brings more than 21 years of experience to sessions. Her approach blends client-centered conversation with structured tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. She also uses emotionally focused ideas and the Gottman Method when relationship work is needed.

Sessions are meant to be collaborative. Lara helps clients set clear goals and tries different ways of working until something fits. People come for help with caregiving stress, chronic illness, life transitions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

She also supports those dealing with cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and the emotional fallout of family of origin problems. Lara pays attention to how past attachment and trauma shape present choices.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She explains tools in simple language and practices mindful coping during sessions. Clients leave with tangible strategies to use between meetings.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people find their own answers; this helps when someone needs a supportive space for grief, anxiety, or life changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes short exercises and homework that people can practice between sessions to manage symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is useful for relationship and attachment concerns. It helps partners or individuals notice patterns of interaction and create new ways of relating that reduce emotional distance.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist can adjust the plan over time based on what feels most helpful.

Confirm the available session options before booking to match format and schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about current formats so you know how sessions will be scheduled and run.