Lisa La Rose, LPC - Therapist in Colorado

About Lisa

Lisa La Rose is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience based in Colorado. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues among her areas of work. Lisa holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Colorado and is working toward a PhD in Psychology at Northcentral University.

She approaches counseling as a collaborative process. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills clients can use between meetings. Lisa uses a mix of well-known therapy methods to help people change thoughts, behaviors, and habits that no longer serve them. She often gives tools to practice right away so progress can be noticed sooner.

Her background includes teaching psychology at a community college and many years supporting clients with substance use and other addictions. She has experience with first responder concerns and the stresses that role can bring. Lisa also helps people facing grief, life transitions, and challenges with intimacy or communication.

In session she blends cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-oriented and attachment-focused work. That combination supports people who want to manage anxiety, reframe unhelpful thinking, or build steadier relationships. She also draws on dialectical behavior techniques when strong emotions or self-destructive patterns are present.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys hiking, painting, reading, and spending time with her dog, Luna. She lives in Colorado and values time outdoors and travel with her husband.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifies what matters most so actions can follow. It can be useful for ongoing anxiety and for people who feel held back by worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often practical for anxiety, mood, and habit-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing self-destructive behaviors; it is often used when emotional regulation is a central problem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the person's needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses, combining techniques from different approaches when helpful.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats were not specified in the source information. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people join from different locations within the same state, which can help maintain continuity during moves or when schedules change. The therapist will discuss which session rhythm and methods suit each person's situation during the intake and planning conversation.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and related topics among her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, skills-based work and collaborative problem solving, combining approaches to help people change thoughts and behaviors.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 20 years of experience as a counselor and has worked with many different concerns and populations over that time.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Colorado.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.