Lara Shadowens, LISW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Lara Shadowens

Lara Shadowens

LISW
3 years of experience
Virtual

Hi! I'm a Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice (LISW) based in Cincinnati, OH. I received my Masters from the University of Cincinnati and plan to continue my education to the doctorial level soon. I help clients struggling with stress and burnout become the best versions of themselves by using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I also plan to begin a DBT class soon!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first appointment is structured as an intense meet and greet! I like to find out what you would like from our sessions, an explanation of your situation, and to discuss a plan and goals you would like to work on together. In exchange, I allow time for you to ask me questions, both personal and professional, so you can get a sense of who I am and how I work.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

As a provider, I am very down to earth and holistic. I believe everyone can find their JOY, it just takes a little more work for some. I use humor to help ease tense moments, but also know when to be serious and face some of the harsh realities needed with clients. I also know the difficulties client have when entering therapy and appreciate the trust clients have in me when being vulnerable.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Any age experiencing stress and depression. I work mostly with people on the neurodivergent (High functioning) spectrum and LGBTQPIA+ clients.

About Lara Shadowens

I identify as

Specialties

ADHDAnxiety

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Address

1435 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, 509

Appointments

Virtual & in-person

My treatment methods

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Use in individual sessions as well as DBT classes, which I am forming soon.