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Lara Kennerly, PsyD
Online Therapy in California with Dr. Lara Kennerly, PsyD
Individual and confidential online therapy for adults across California who are carrying a lot and feeling more lost than they want to admit.
Starting therapy should not feel like another thing you have to manage. Online sessions make it easier to access support from a space where you already feel comfortable and don't have to take on new stress related to commuting to reoccurring appointments.
Is Online Therapy a Good Fit for You?
If distance, a packed schedule, or simply struggling to find the right "fit" therapist has kept you from starting therapy, this changes that.
A lot of people put off getting help because life gets in the way. The commute feels like one more thing. Or life is already full, and adding one more fixed obligation feels overwhelming. Online therapy makes it easier to get support without having to rearrange everything else in your life.
You might be a good fit for online therapy if:
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You live anywhere in California but prefer not to travel for sessions
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You have a demanding schedule and need appointment times that work around it
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You work in a high-stress profession, like first response, corrections, or healthcare, and value the added privacy of connecting from home
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You've been thinking about therapy for a while but logistical barriers kept getting in the way
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You want to work with an experienced psychologist who focuses on your specific struggles and situation, but you haven't found a local therapist you felt was the right "fit" for you.
Some people are unsure at first, but often find that being in their own space makes it easier to try out therapy in a more comfortable and safe-feeling way without stepping into the new environment of a therapists' office.
How Online Therapy Works at Navigating Rough Waters Therapy
Simple, private, and straightforward from the first step to the last.
Getting started doesn't require anything technical. All sessions take place over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You'll get a private link before each appointment. All you need is a quiet space, a device with a camera, and a reliable internet connection.
The process, in three steps:
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Book your first session.
Continue meeting regularly.
We'll talk about what's going on, what you're hoping to get from therapy, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Once we decide to move forward, your intake appointment is scheduled. We take time to get to know each other and start mapping what's beneath the surface.
Most clients start with weekly sessions. As the work deepens, we adjust the frequency based on what's most helpful for you.
The therapeutic relationship translates well online. Many clients find it easier to open up when they are in their own space.
What We Can Work On in Online Therapy
Dr. Kennerly's approach is psychodynamic and trauma-informed, meaning sessions go beyond managing symptoms. It focuses on understanding the patterns underneath what you are experiencing.
Together, you begin to look at emotional patterns, early attachments, and past experiences that continue to shape how you feel, respond, and relate today. This kind of work allows for deeper, more lasting change over time.
Online therapy includes the full range of services offered in-person, with the same level of depth and care.
Common areas of focus include:
Virtual Therapy That Fits Into Your Life
If you’ve been putting off getting support because your schedule is full or options feel limited, online therapy makes it easier to begin.
You do not have to commute, sit in a waiting room, or adjust your entire day around an appointment. Sessions happen in a space that is already familiar to you, which can make it easier to settle in and talk openly.
For many people, removing those barriers is what finally makes starting therapy feel manageable.
Who You're Working With
A licensed psychologist with nearly two decades of clinical experience, including work with high achieving professionals, first responders in an active disaster zone, and working onsite with correctional staff in a maximum-security prison setting.
Dr. Lara Kennerly is a trauma-informed and Psychodynamic therapist that works with high-functioning adults- especially those that are high-achieving professionals, or working in high-pressure/ high-stress/ high-responsibility roles- who feel lost, disconnected, or unfulfilled- even when their lives look “fine” on the surface.
Her approach is to not just focus on managing symptoms, but to also explore and address what's happened in the past in order to understand the deeper emotional patterns and currents shaping your current experience.
She works with adults who are often used to carrying a heavy burden on their own yet are still able to function and achieve. That can include high-achieving professionals, first responders, or anyone who feels their burden has gotten so heavy that they need to try something different and are open to asking for help from someone with the experience and training to offer a different unfamiliar perspective, one that can help them to shift what they are carrying in a meaningful way.
Online Therapy for Adults Across California
Consistent support, whether you're at home, at work, or somewhere in between.
Online therapy makes it easier to stay consistent without being tied to one location. Sessions happen where you already are, which removes the need to plan around traffic or long drives.
Clients connect from across California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Sacramento. The structure stays the same no matter where you are, which helps keep the work steady over time.
This also works well for those who move between cities or have changing schedules. Sessions remain consistent, even when everything else shifts.
All sessions take place through a secure video platform, with the same level of privacy and attention as in-person work.
Common Questions About Online Therapy
Get Started with Virtual Therapy in California
You've been carrying this long enough. Let's find a way forward together.
The first step is a free 15-minute phone call. We'll talk about what's been going on, I'll answer any questions you have about the process, and we'll figure out if working together is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
Online therapy is available now for adults anywhere in California. New clients are currently being accepted.