Lara Symonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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You’re here because you want something in your life to feel better—calmer mind, healthier relationships, more balance, less overwhelm. Maybe you want to enjoy your kids more, break old patterns, or finally feel like yourself again. At OptimalLife Wellness Center, we support people ready for meaningful change. Wherever you’re starting, we’ll help you build clarity, confidence, and the tools to create the life you want.
We help clients reduce anxiety, heal trauma, and strengthen relationships using holistic mind‑body approaches. We offer evidence‑informed therapies like EMDR, DBT, IFS, and trauma‑responsive care to support meaningful, lasting change. Together, we build clarity, resilience, and emotional balance.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck, you’re not alone. We offer a compassionate, mind‑body approach to help you heal, understand your patterns, and feel more grounded. When you're ready to make a change, we're here to support you in taking the next step toward clarity and balance.
Call or Email Lara Symonds now for a free 15 minute consultation - (425) 321-0227 x1
Let's Connect (425) 321-0227 x1
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Healthcare Management Administrators
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- LifeWise
- Medicare
- Optum
- PacificSource
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- Uniform | UMP
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Zelis Healthcare
- Out of Network
Lara Symonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 321-0227 x1
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LF00001767 Lara Symonds
- Attended Antioch University Seattle, Graduated 1998
- Degree/Diploma from ACEP DCEP / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Lara Symonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (425) 321-0227 x1
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
Lara Symonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (425) 321-0227 x1
Endorsement
Part of OptimalLife Wellness Center
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Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
French
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- CEP--Comprehensive Energy Psychology
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EFT--Meridian Tapping
- EMDR
- Energy Psychology
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Trauma Focused
Lara Symonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (425) 321-0227 x1
Groups
OptimalLife Wellness Center
Collective of holistic, mind-body therapies and brain science educated professionals.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Session Cost
$170-$180
Group Meets
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 8 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Location
OptimalLife Wellness Center
2320 130th Avenue NE
Suite 240
Bellevue, WA 98005
Email Lara Symonds about this group or call - (425) 321-0227 x1
Location
Primary Location
OptimalLife Wellness Center
2320 130th Ave NE
Suite 240
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 321-0227 x1Email Me
Group Practice
OptimalLife Wellness CenterNearby Areas
Counties
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Lara Symonds
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (425) 321-0227 x1