Lara Book

Hi, I’m Lara, a licensed associate professional counselor. I specializing in helping adolescents and adults navigate the complexities of everyday life and pressure to keep it all together. I provide compassionate therapy using evidence-based approaches like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to treat • Anxiety and stress • Depression and mood challenges • Identity and self-esteem • Life transitions (school, career, relationships) • Family and interpersonal dynamics • Nonsuicidal self-injury My goal is to empower you (or your teen) by helping manage emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build resilience for lasting change. I intentionally maintain a small caseload to provide individualized attention to ensure sessions are tailored to your unique needs. If you or your teen are facing mental health challenges, I’m here to support you and your family. Click the "Contact" email icon at the top of the page or the "Request Appointment" button at the top left to send me a message. You can also reach me directly: 📧 lara@whitewoodscounseling.com 📞 Call or text: 717-219-2819 I am now accepting Highmark insurance! Out-of-Network Benefits While I am out-of-network with most insurances, you may be able to use your insurance for services. Some insurances provides out-of-network benefits. This means you submit a request to your insurance provider for all or partial reimbursement. In this case, you will pay the session fee at the time of service, and I will provide you with a receipt that you submit to your provider. Please check with your insurance provider first to determine of out-of-network benefits are available to you.