Hello there! I’m Lara Allen and I’ve been a counselor/therapist for 23 years. I have had the priviledge to help others work through difficulties with disordered eating patterns, self harm, trauma recovery and Borderline Personality Disorder. I have a true love of helping others overcome the obstacles that have gotten in the way of being their true, authentic selves. While it is often a difficult and sometimes scary process for those in therapy, enabling others to grow into themselves is one of the great joys of my professional life.

While I am trained and licensed in how to help, I am also able to relate to my clients on a personal front. Having gone through a history of anorexia and family of origin neglect and abuse, I know how challenging it can be to talk about these experiences. I hope to make the therapy process as safe as possible for you. Getting better is possible.

I graduated with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1998, and received my Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in 2001. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). I have provided continuing education courses and presentations on self harm, eating disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder.