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Lara Holmes

Counselor, MA, LCMHC

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Burlington, VT 05401
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Burlington, VT 05401
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You hold a lot - and you hold it well. You’re capable, reliable, and often in roles where others depend on you. Even when life looks “fine,” your nervous system rarely settles. You understand yourself, but your body doesn’t fully shift. You may notice persistent tension, overthinking, difficulty resting, or a sense of always being “on.” You’ve likely done insight-oriented work, yet something deeper hasn’t changed. I work with adults ready to move beyond understanding and create meaningful, lasting change through nervous system–focused work.
I offer somatic (body-centered) psychotherapy for adults navigating anxiety, chronic stress, and trauma. This is talk therapy with the body at the center - working with sensation, emotion, and nervous system patterns to support lasting change, especially when insight alone hasn’t created the shift you’re looking for.
Many adults hold everything together while their systems quietly absorb the cost. This isn’t a failure, it’s an adaptive response. As your nervous system settles, you may notice less reactivity, clearer thinking, and a steadier sense of calm - more space to rest, respond, and move through life with greater ease.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Lara Holmes

Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 317-7267
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I offer mental health counseling and talk therapy via secure telehealth, informed by somatic and nervous system-based approaches.
I specialize in Anxiety, Stress and Trauma and PTSD 
$180 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hi, I'm Lara, a Vermont-licensed therapist and somatic coach. I specialize in nervous system-informed counseling and IFS.
Lara Holmes
Let's Connect (802) 317-7267
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Lara Holmes

Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 317-7267
My website
I offer mental health counseling and talk therapy via secure telehealth, informed by somatic and nervous system-based approaches.
I specialize in Anxiety, Stress and Trauma and PTSD 
$180 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hi, I'm Lara, a Vermont-licensed therapist and somatic coach. I specialize in nervous system-informed counseling and IFS.
Lara Holmes

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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I am happy to provide a super-bill for clients which can help with reimbursement. I strive to make mental health services affordable, accessible and in reach for all.
Photo of Lara Holmes, Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Lara Holmes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 317-7267
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I am happy to provide a super-bill for clients which can help with reimbursement. I strive to make mental health services affordable, accessible and in reach for all.
Photo of Lara Holmes, Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Lara Holmes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 317-7267

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Vermont / 068.0131485 Lara Darrow Holmes
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Goddard College, MA Psychology and Counseling , Graduated 2015
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from ISMETA Registered Somatic Movement Therapi / 2015
  • Certificate from State of Vermont 068.0131485 / 2019
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In addition to my Vermont therapist license, I am trained as a somatic healing coach, offering depth-oriented, body-centered support to clients worldwide through coaching. My work integrates nervous system awareness with reflective, attuned care.
Photo of Lara Holmes, Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Lara Holmes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 317-7267
"
In addition to my Vermont therapist license, I am trained as a somatic healing coach, offering depth-oriented, body-centered support to clients worldwide through coaching. My work integrates nervous system awareness with reflective, attuned care.
Photo of Lara Holmes, Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Lara Holmes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 317-7267

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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I work with women facing anxiety, self-worth challenges, and pivotal life transitions. Through body-centered psychotherapy, we address stress and patterns held in the nervous system, restoring regulation and choice. Clients often report greater emotional steadiness, embodied confidence, and a grounded sense of clarity that supports success at home and at work.
Photo of Lara Holmes, Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Lara Holmes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 317-7267
"
I work with women facing anxiety, self-worth challenges, and pivotal life transitions. Through body-centered psychotherapy, we address stress and patterns held in the nervous system, restoring regulation and choice. Clients often report greater emotional steadiness, embodied confidence, and a grounded sense of clarity that supports success at home and at work.
Photo of Lara Holmes, Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Lara Holmes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 317-7267

4 Endorsements

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Jennifer Degen
Registered PsychotherapistMA
Lara Darrow has a unique talent that is not found in many psychotherapists. She is present and listens from awareness and her own personal practice. She comes to the psychotherapy world already having a deep spiritual practice which translates to calm an...

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

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Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
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Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Body-Centered Psychotherapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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My work integrates nervous system regulation, Internal Family Systems, and applied neuroscience. Sessions are highly attuned, experiential, and intentionally paced for depth. This approach is well suited for clients ready to engage their inner system with curiosity, responsibility, and care—supporting lasting, embodied change rather than quick fixes.
Photo of Lara Holmes, Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Lara Holmes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 317-7267
"
My work integrates nervous system regulation, Internal Family Systems, and applied neuroscience. Sessions are highly attuned, experiential, and intentionally paced for depth. This approach is well suited for clients ready to engage their inner system with curiosity, responsibility, and care—supporting lasting, embodied change rather than quick fixes.
Photo of Lara Holmes, Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Lara Holmes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (802) 317-7267

Location

Primary Location

Lara Holmes

Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 317-7267
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I offer mental health counseling and talk therapy via secure telehealth, informed by somatic and nervous system-based approaches.
Photo of Lara Holmes, Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Lara Holmes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (802) 317-7267
"
I offer mental health counseling and talk therapy via secure telehealth, informed by somatic and nervous system-based approaches.
Photo of Lara Holmes, Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Lara Holmes
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (802) 317-7267