Therapist in Murray, Utah Gailia Lara, Therapist

Gailia Lara, CSW, supports clients across Utah in navigating their mental health challenges by helping them uncover their strengths and develop skills that foster personal growth. She provides compassionate, client-centered care, focusing on empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve lasting well-being. Gailia works with children, teens, and adults, offering tailored therapy for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Passionate about helping individuals through life’s pivotal transitions, Gailia specializes in addressing grief, midlife changes, and reproductive challenges. She also offers guidance to individuals navigating complex gender identity questions. Her expertise includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to deliver personalized, evidence-based interventions that promote resilience and self-awareness. Gailia treats children, adolescents, and adults, working with clients managing ADHD, school-related challenges, and childhood behavior issues. She creates a supportive, collaborative environment to help clients build emotional regulation, overcome avoidance behaviors, and enhance their coping strategies. Her services also extend to populations facing developmental disabilities and adoption/foster care concerns. Additional areas of focus include pain management and addressing sleep disorders or insomnia. In her personal life, Gailia enjoys spending time with family, reading, and biking. She has a passion for equestrian activities, exploring new cultures, and traveling. When she is not practicing therapy, she can be found listening to music, watching sports, or learning about diverse traditions