Lara Pennington, LMSW, NBC-HWC
COUNSELOR AND WELL-BEING COACH
Lara brings a direct and compassionate approach to her work with clients. As a certified Anthropedia Well-Being Coach and Licensed Social Worker, Lara adopts a biopsychosocial model of well-being to help clients grow in awareness, well-being, and resiliency.
Lara received her graduate degree in social work from Saint Louis University where she is now on faculty in the School of Social Work. She has been working in the field of behavioral health and addiction for over 10 years, including serving as the CEO of Queen of Peace Center in Saint Louis. Lara has expertise in the field of education and preventative health and currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement for Anthropedia.
SPECIALTIES
Well-Being Coaching, Individual Counseling/Therapy, Addiction and Mental Health, Executive Burnout, Executive and Career Coaching, Student and Young Adult Coaching
INTERESTS
Community Health and Well-Being, Education, Mind-Body Relationship, Psychological Well-Being and Resilience, Leadership Development
SERVICES
Counseling – Individual Therapy, Well-Being Coaching, Health Coaching, Cardiac Coherence, Well-Being and Stress Management Consult, TCI Personality Assessment and Interpretation
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“After working in healthcare for many years, I believe Lara Pennington is one of the most highly skilled counselor/coaches that I have ever known. She is highly intuitive, an excellent listener, has clear communication skills, and is also incredibly likable. I appreciate that she encourages me and helps connect me with other PALM team members and services. Her expertise in the “Know Yourself” program at PALM is invaluable as she guides me towards my specific goals for mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. Lara is an amazing person and clinician, and I am so grateful for the very positive and direct impact she continues to make on my health and well-being journey.”
“In a world that seems to be spinning out of control, it was a gift for someone to have a conversation about recognizing triggers and giving me real life tools to be diligent about handling my personal stresses. The session was comprehensive and allowed me to walk away with real life tools that can make a big difference. I hope I can continue having this assistance and real conversations about managing stress.”