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Lara McSherry

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Seattle, WA 98103
My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely safe to express yourself, but also challenged. I believe therapy is not only a place to vent, but also a place where you're actively growing, putting in real work, and moving toward the life and version of yourself you actually want. If you sense that the way you've been approaching life challenges isn't quite working anymore, you're in the right place. I bring warmth, openness, and a nonjudgmental presence to our sessions. I'm here to do more than just listen - I'm here to help you get to where you want to be.
At the heart of my work is helping you learn to trust yourself. That means building confidence in your ability to sit with discomfort, understand your reactions, and make meaning of your life. I believe we are all wonderfully complex, and exploring those layers gives access to the clarity and self-compassion needed to navigate even the hardest moments.
I'm especially drawn to exploring root causes. We can work on managing anxiety or stress in the moment, and those skills matter, but it's essential we also slow down and understand what's feeding it beneath the surface. That's where real shifts happen. I hope you'll schedule a 20 minute consultation for us to chat and see if I we're a good fit!
Take the first step to help. Call or Lara McSherry now - (206) 752-3547

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Fremont Office

Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 752-3547

Seattle, WA 98112

My website
Meet with me online or in-person at my Fremont office! I offer a complimentary 20 minute consultation call!
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Lara McSherry
Let's Connect (206) 752-3547
Photo of Lara McSherry, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Fremont Office

Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 752-3547

Seattle, WA 98112

My website
Meet with me online or in-person at my Fremont office! I offer a complimentary 20 minute consultation call!
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Lara McSherry

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $160

Payment Methods

American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Out of Network
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence
  • Out of Network
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Out of network care may be more accessible than you'd expect, and I'm here to help you navigate it! The plans listed reflect insurances where clients have successfully used their benefits to receive reimbursement for their sessions. Follow the link to my website to check your benefits!
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Lara McSherry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
or call with questions - (206) 752-3547
"
Out of network care may be more accessible than you'd expect, and I'm here to help you navigate it! The plans listed reflect insurances where clients have successfully used their benefits to receive reimbursement for their sessions. Follow the link to my website to check your benefits!
Photo of Lara McSherry, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Lara McSherry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
or call with questions - (206) 752-3547

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / 61479997 Lara McSherry
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Seattle University , Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy, Graduated 2023
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My background extends beyond the therapy room. I spent years working in women's health as a doula, patient educator, and advocate. That work shaped how I show up for clients, with a deep commitment to meeting people in vulnerable moments with care and without judgment.
Photo of Lara McSherry, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Lara McSherry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
or call with questions - (206) 752-3547
"
My background extends beyond the therapy room. I spent years working in women's health as a doula, patient educator, and advocate. That work shaped how I show up for clients, with a deep commitment to meeting people in vulnerable moments with care and without judgment.
Photo of Lara McSherry, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Lara McSherry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
or call with questions - (206) 752-3547

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Expertise

  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Sessions with me are warm and honest. You'll feel heard, but you won't just be spinning your wheels. I'll gently push you to move beyond the details of what's happening in your life and into the meaning behind it. My goal is for you to leave each session with a clearer sense of who you are and how you want to show up in the world.
Photo of Lara McSherry, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Lara McSherry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
or call with questions - (206) 752-3547
"
Sessions with me are warm and honest. You'll feel heard, but you won't just be spinning your wheels. I'll gently push you to move beyond the details of what's happening in your life and into the meaning behind it. My goal is for you to leave each session with a clearer sense of who you are and how you want to show up in the world.
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Lara McSherry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
or call with questions - (206) 752-3547

3 Endorsements

Sierra Osmers
Sierra Osmers
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Lara is an amazing therapist! She helps high conflict couples develop better communication skills and holds space for their emotions. Lara is highly empathetic and easy to connect with. She also holds a safe space for individuals to heal.
Tiffany Alexis Leal
Tiffany Alexis Leal
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Lara is an effective therapist who provides her clients with a warm, welcoming, and affirming therapeutic space. She specializes in working with couples, women's issues, and relational dynamics. Lara works with you towards your goals and yields results!
Joshua Koch
Joshua Koch
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateLMFTA
Lara brings an encouraging energy that helps clients feel hopeful and capable, while fostering a welcoming, affirming space where they feel heard, respected, and supported as they are.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach weaves together parts-based work, narrative therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. In practice, that means we'll explore the many sides of who you are, question the stories that may be holding you back, and get curious about the emotions that drive your patterns. I am also currently pursuing advanced training in EMDR and ERP, continuing to expand the tools I can offer clients.
Photo of Lara McSherry, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Lara McSherry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
or call with questions - (206) 752-3547
"
My approach weaves together parts-based work, narrative therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. In practice, that means we'll explore the many sides of who you are, question the stories that may be holding you back, and get curious about the emotions that drive your patterns. I am also currently pursuing advanced training in EMDR and ERP, continuing to expand the tools I can offer clients.
Photo of Lara McSherry, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Lara McSherry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
or call with questions - (206) 752-3547

Location

Primary Location

Fremont Office

Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 752-3547

Additional Location

Seattle, WA 98112

(206) 752-3547
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Meet with me online or in-person at my Fremont office! I offer a complimentary 20 minute consultation call!
Photo of Lara McSherry, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Lara McSherry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (206) 752-3547
"
Meet with me online or in-person at my Fremont office! I offer a complimentary 20 minute consultation call!
Photo of Lara McSherry, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Lara McSherry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (206) 752-3547