Lara Hammock Therapy and Couples Counseling

My approach for all clients is based on a deep understanding of neurobiology and how it impacts our behavior, decisions, and feelings. I believe that we heal fastest in relationship and that the therapeutic relationship is the most important element of successful treatment. Although I am trained in a variety of techniques, I tailor treatment specifically to the needs of each client, employing a balance of humor, compassion, guidance, intuition, confrontation, analysis, education, and empathy. Mostly, I work to create an emotionally safe place to explore all feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, especially the ones we prefer to keep hidden.
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I have over two years of intensive couples therapy training at the Couples Institute under the direction of Doctors Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson. I operate primarily from teachings of the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, which emphasizes neurobiological, differentiation, and attachment processes. Couples who work with me learn about their brains, their early adaptive behavior decisions, and the ineffective patterns in their relationship that keep them stuck. I use a combination of interpersonal and intra-psychic interventions to help couples to see themselves and their partners more clearly and to begin to make incremental adjustments in their own behaviors to create lasting change in their relationship systems. As a former budget coach, I am particularly comfortable with financial issues and how they can impact relationships. I also work well with couples who have experienced addiction, deceit, sexual issues, infidelity, parenting problems, and other communication issues. ​
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If you’re ready to take the first steps toward healing, I invite you to visit my website or contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation today. Together, we’ll work towards creating a healthier, happier you.