Therapist in Loveland, Colorado Lara Arndt, Therapist

Lara Arndt, LSW, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health, providing compassionate and expert care to individuals across Colorado. Lara believes in creating a safe, accepting space where clients can learn, grow, and be active participants in their goal-setting process. Building rapport and establishing trust are paramount to her practice, and she values client feedback as it helps her become a better therapist. She serves a diverse range of clients, including teens, young adults, and adults. Lara is particularly passionate about working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.

She utilizes evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients navigate their challenges and achieve their personal goals. Her experience extends to addressing issues related to substance abuse, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, demonstrating her commitment to providing comprehensive mental health care. In addition to her primary specialties, Lara has significant experience working with the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who have been incarcerated. She offers support for gender identity issues, gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations, and medical procedure evaluations. Lara also focuses on childhood behavior issues, midlife transitions, and reproductive challenges, providing a holistic approach to mental health treatment.

Outside of her professional life, Lara enjoys a variety of hobbies that help her stay balanced and fulfilled. She spends her time biking, swimming, creating art, making modern quilts, gardening, and canning, among other activities.