- Anxiety management
- Anger response skills
- Military informed care
About Joe
Joe Lara is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults who face anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and the emotional fallout of abuse. He also supports people dealing with stress, addictions, low self-esteem, grief, ADHD, relationship strain, and big life changes.
He draws on his military background to bring practical problem-solving to therapy. That experience shaped how he thinks about stress, resilience, and decision-making under pressure. He uses that perspective to help people make clear, realistic plans when emotions feel overwhelming.
Sessions focus on identifying what fuels intense reactions, and on learning ways to respond differently. Conversations aim to be direct and practical. Skills work may include emotion regulation, coping strategies, and steps to repair relationships affected by anger or withdrawal.
He approaches each person as the expert on their own life and works collaboratively to set goals. Therapy emphasizes building on existing strengths and testing changes in small, manageable steps. Progress is measured in practical terms - clearer thinking, fewer impulsive responses, and better daily functioning.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation about what’s causing distress and concrete options to try between sessions. Joe keeps the focus on usable tools and steady improvement rather than vague promises.
Approaches used in online sessions
Joe uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches emotion regulation and coping strategies to reduce angry reactions and manage anxiety. These techniques break down emotional responses into steps and offer specific exercises to practice between sessions.Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care that recognizes how past stressful or abusive experiences shape current reactions. This work helps people name the impact of those events and develop pacing for confronting difficult memories while building tolerance for stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaborative process can include trying different strategies and adjusting them based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time that would otherwise interrupt a workday. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care when life or location makes regular in-person visits difficult.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse. Other focus areas include stress, addictions, grief, ADHD, relationship strain and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. He helps people identify triggers and try concrete skills to change how they respond to strong emotions.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has six years of counseling experience and brings perspective from prior military service that informs his work with stress and resilience.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.