Lara Shadowens

MSW, LCSW, LISW-S, C-DBT


I want you to find your Joy!


                    Joy is inside us all and I feel fortunate to help you find yours!

I provide a judgment-free safe-space where fears and traumas can be shared in treatment. I am always honored and grateful for my client’s vulnerability and trust in sharing with me and in return I will dedicate time and respect as we walk through your various journeys together.


As a DBT therapist, I take a personalized approach in my client's care.

I believe in strength-based coping skills and focus on acceptance and change. Life is a balance, and accepting the harder parts of life is the only way to make things easier. 


I am currently Momma to three and a wife to one, though traditional family life is not always our norm. Animals are an important part of my life and currently have 2 dogs and 5 cats! I love to create, whether sewing quilts and crocheting masterpieces, or tearing down walls and redecorating my home. I prefer mountains to beaches and camp as often as possible. I choose symmetry and balance anywhere I go, though strive to practice spontaneity whenever I can! 


Want to know anything else about me? I am happy to exchange during sessions!


Please contact me to discuss your Joy and how we can secure it for a lifetime worth living.