Lara Benefield

she/her
Lara
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Lara believes that each individual has the internal resources for change, and she collaborates with clients on the best ways to tap into those resources more consistently. She helps clients reflect on behavior that’s been shaped by life experiences, clarify their values, and find a path toward more satisfying lives. Lara is a certified EMDR therapist. She is client-centered and collaborative in her practice of EMDR therapy, integrating elements of other modalities, including parts work, DBT, and motivational interviewing, according to client need.

In her spare time, Lara enjoys reading, cooking, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends.

Location
San Francisco
,
CA
Education and Experience
Modalities
Psychodynamic
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Somatic Therapies
Clinical Issues
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Autism
Borderline Personality Disorder
Sleep or Insomnia
Transgender
Specialties
Anger Management
Burnout
Cultural or racial identity
Family Issues
Imposter Syndrome
Relationships
Role Transitions
Self Esteem
Spirtuality
Stress
Values and Goals
Women's Issues
Work or Careers
Divorce
Exercise
Gender or Sexual Identity
Grief
Infidelity
Men's Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Weight Management