Lara Welford

Social work Candace Walters
Available next week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adoption, Blended Families,
Insurance: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicaid, United Healthcare,

Introduction

Specialties Specialty client experience: early childhood, transition-age youth, I/DD dual diagnosis and neurodiversity, LGBTQIA2S+, clients with significant trauma history, survivors of abuse and domestic violence, divergent thinking, and alternative spirituality. Specialty interventions: Holistic Therapy, Experiential Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Non-Violent Communication Facilitation, Everyday Parenting, Collaborative Problem Solving, Conscious Discipline, Mindfulness, Hakomi Therapy, Holotropic Breathwork, Nature Therapy. Education Masters of Social Work at Portland State University Bachelors of Visual Art with Minor in Psychology from Eastern Oregon University Bio Lara is originally from Hawaii and has lived in the Grande Ronde Valley since 2012 with 4 neuro-diverse children. Lara believes in a collaborative process with clients to support their own growth pathways and desired treatment goals. Lara has a background in massage therapy, clinical herbalism, and energy systems. Some hobbies are painting, drawing, gardening, natural wellness, and exploring the outdoors with children. They bring experience working with couples, families, survivors of domestic violence, adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, art therapy group facilitation, LGBTQIA2S+ youth group facilitation, community-based healing practice, and is a certified Breema movement/bodywork instructor, utilizing the 9 Principles of Harmony.

GENDER Non-Binary
PRONOUNS They/Them/Theirs, She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Eastern European, Native American/Indigenous, Biracial/Multiracial, Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • CSWA #A13466 (OR)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory
  • Altered State of Consciousness

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Buddhist
  • Pagan
  • Taoist
  • Agnostic
  • Multi-Faith
  • Atheist
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Jewish

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Lara Welford accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Regency

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation $210
  • Psychotherapy, 45 min $150
  • Psychotherapy, 60 min $200
  • Family Psychotherapy without patient present $200
  • Family psychotherapy, conjoint psychotherapy with the patient present $200
  • Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact (use of dynamic activities to improve functional performance), each 15 minutes $150

Locations

Sac Annex in Lagrande
Lagrande, OR 97850-2661
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Lara Welford accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Lara Welford is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Lara Welford also offers a free consultation.
Does Lara Welford offer telehealth appointments? Lara Welford does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Lara Welford specialize in? Lara Welford specializes in the following areas: Adoption, Anxiety, Blended Families, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Mindfulness, Panic Disorders, Parenting, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Transgender Issues, and Trauma.

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