Lara Touckly

My communication style

I am a good listener. I can hold space for issues of different intensities, and I am authentic. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and pushing them along in their chosen direction. Therapy isn't always fun or easy, especially when my clients don't believe in themselves as I believe in them.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always wanted to help people. I learned real quick that Medicine was just not going to be the way I do it. I fell into Psychology and loved it. My experience after that started with at-risk youth in/out of school settings, underserved families, and finally, outpatient therapy.

My goals for you

Goals for each client are different and range from coping with emotions to managing relationships to processing challenges. I believe one of the key components to change is self-love. When people love themselves, they prioritize themselves, set boundaries, advocate, and acknowledge/change behaviors that don't serve them.

Our first session

I will ask around 865 questions in an attempt to know you the fastest way possible and gather the information needed so that we can collaboratively create a treatment plan. A HUGE part of therapy's success is the therapeutic relationship, so the first session is a good time to see your therapist's energy and find out if we're a good fit!

I identify as...

• Female
• Middle Eastern