Lara Waldenmaier, LPCC
Ohio LPCC specializing in relationships and stress
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Grief and loss
About Lara Waldenmaier
Lara Waldenmaier is an Ohio licensed professional counselor who creates a compassionate space for people to tell their stories and find direction. She has been licensed in Ohio as a professional counselor since 2004 and holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and indicates advanced training in clinical counseling. Lara brings experience addressing anxiety, depression, grief, panic, relationship struggles, and challenges related to mental and physical illness.
She works with a wide range of clients, including college students, couples, jobseekers, internationals, and adults of any age, offering support for emotional healing, life transitions, and spiritual questions. Lara draws on client-centered principles to listen without judgment and uses evidence-informed tools to help clients develop coping skills, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of purpose.
Known for a steady, empathetic presence, Lara focuses on practical strategies that fit each person’s goals and circumstances. She aims to help clients move through grief, manage stress and anxiety, repair intimacy and communication, and face career or midlife challenges with clearer perspective and renewed resilience.
She works with a wide range of clients, including college students, couples, jobseekers, internationals, and adults of any age, offering support for emotional healing, life transitions, and spiritual questions. Lara draws on client-centered principles to listen without judgment and uses evidence-informed tools to help clients develop coping skills, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of purpose.
Known for a steady, empathetic presence, Lara focuses on practical strategies that fit each person’s goals and circumstances. She aims to help clients move through grief, manage stress and anxiety, repair intimacy and communication, and face career or midlife challenges with clearer perspective and renewed resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lara Waldenmaier have?
Lara Waldenmaier has 21 years of experience.
Is Lara Waldenmaier a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential. License details are OH LPCC E.0008228.
In which languages does Lara Waldenmaier provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Lara Waldenmaier located?
She is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Lara Waldenmaier as my therapist?
You can work with Lara Waldenmaier through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lara Waldenmaier work with international clients?
Lara Waldenmaier does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lara Waldenmaier cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Lara Waldenmaier
Lara uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s own goals guide the work; this approach helps people who need empathy, validation, and support while they explore change. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. In addition, Lara draws on emotionally-focused therapy techniques to help couples and individuals understand and shift emotional patterns that affect intimacy and attachment.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lara works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy with Lara is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment, access support from home, and integrate therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to individual circumstances.