Lara Conley,

I received my master’s degree from Smith College School for Social Work in 2005. Shortly after, I began working as a clinical social worker with homeless youth on the west coast. Over the years, I've worked with adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I've worked in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and outpatient programs.  I have extensive experience working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, interpersonal & family conflict, anger management, impulse control, substance abuse, grief & loss, self-esteem, and issues related to sexual identity.

My own journey to learn how to manage stress and chronic pain led me to yoga and mediation. I soon realized the transformational impact yoga was having on my life and recognized the role it could also play in a therapeutic setting. Inspired to integrate yoga into my work, I became a yoga teacher and sought specialized training in trauma sensitive yoga and yoga for depression and anxiety. I believe there is an inner state of peace and wisdom we all naturally possess. My commitment as a therapist is to help my clients create a partnership with themselves for self-discovery and healing.