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Psychologist in Bloomington, Illinois Ara Lambert, Psychologist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 11-75+

Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available

Manages Medications: No, provides testing & therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Ara Lambert, Psychologist

Ara Lambert, PsyD

Specializes In:

Attachment issues
Grief & loss
Parenting
Psychological & Neuropsychological Testing
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Dr. Ara Lambert, PsyD, creates an individual experience for each client. Her overall goal is for clients to feel heard, seen, and know they have support. She is flexible, easygoing, straightforward, and enjoys utilizing humor to help process the hard stuff. Dr. Lambert earned an undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a PsyD in clinical psychology from Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She’s worked as a licensed clinical psychologist at various health systems serving clients in both individual and group settings. In therapy, Dr. Lambert integrates many modalities to help clients accomplish their goals. Techniques may include CBT, DBT, mindfulness techniques, trauma processing, art therapy, and play therapy. She treats people of all ages with substance abuse, PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. Dr. Lambert is also a trained/certified shamanic practitioner and enjoys exploring what role spirituality and energy has in healing the mind and body.

Dr. Lambert has been a guest speaker on our podcast and has contributed to several articles. You can see them all here: https://lifestance.com/podcasts/womens-mental-health-navigating-challenges-breaking-barriers/

https://lifestance.com/podcasts/shamanism/

https://lifestance.com/podcasts/cultivating-gratitude/

https://lifestance.com/blog/family-estrangement-over-politics-therapist-advice/

https://lifestance.com/blog/relationship-attachment-styles/

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Ethnic identity
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social injustice
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • Attachment issues
  • Parenting
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social injustice
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Grief & loss
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social injustice
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD

Psychological & Neuropsychological Testing

Psychological testing and evaluations are used to collect insights into someone’s behavior and thoughts.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

FAQs

Please call us at 309-827-2962 to schedule an appointment with Ara Lambert.

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Authored by Ara Lambert

Ara Lambert is an expert medical author at LifeStance Health. The following publications have been authored by Ara Lambert.

How Attachment Styles Shape Relationships: A Clinician’s Perspective 
Jan 02, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

How Attachment Styles Shape Relationships: A Clinician’s Perspective 

As a psychologist who works with many patients experiencing relationship issues, I find attachment theory to be one of the most enlightening frameworks for understanding...
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Contributed by Ara Lambert

Ara Lambert is an expert medical contributor at LifeStance Health. The following publications have been contributed by Ara Lambert.

Bridging the Divide: Managing Family Relationships Across Political Lines
Oct 08, 2024 | 8 MIN READ

Bridging the Divide: Managing Family Relationships Across Political Lines

In today’s polarized political climate, differing political views can strain even the closest family relationships, sometimes leading to family estrangement. According to a 2023 Quinnipiac...
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