Lara Symonds, LMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

Owner, Clinical Director, Therapist

2320 130th Ave NE, Ste 240
Bellevue, WA 98005-1718
  • BTTI Trained
  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming
  • Veterans Support
  • ADA Accessible
Narrative of Services:

We have on staff 5 staff members who have been trained in ERP as well as ACT, DBT, IFS, and other modalities. I estimate about 30% of our clientele are currently being treated by us for OCD and/or a related disorder. I have been in practice over 20 years, and have worked with individuals with OCD for most of this time, but only recently integrating ERP into my treatment modalities.

Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders:

I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach with OCD co-occurring with other disorders, especially with PTSD. Treatment planning is collaborative and client-led, with a gradual approach to exposures. For neuro-affirming care, care is taken to fully assess the need for accommodations and adaptations as well as pacing generally is slower.

Training Description:

Our clinic, collectively, has over 30 years of experience working with OCD and treating OCD. Several of us have completed the BTTI and a few of us have gone on to complete advanced training as well as on-going OCD specific consultation groups.