Marisol Lara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at WellMind and is bilingual in English and Spanish. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at El Paso and was inspired to enter the field through the influence of her older sister, who also works in social work.

Marisol brings over 18 years of experience working with diverse populations across medical settings, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Her background includes supporting at-risk youth, adult offenders, older adults, and individuals navigating complex medical and psychosocial stressors. She is highly experienced in crisis intervention and in providing mental health support for individuals coping with depression, anxiety, and trauma.

During her work as a medical social worker, Marisol regularly provided crisis intervention for suicidal patients and trauma survivors. She also supported individuals and families affected by major community tragedies, including the August 3, 2019 shooting in El Paso, as well as families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who were facing loss, isolation, and limited resources. These experiences have shaped her steady, compassionate presence and her ability to remain grounded during moments of acute distress.

Marisol continues to support adults and older adults navigating grief, trauma, life transitions, and emotional wellbeing. She integrates cognitive-behavioral frameworks into her work and is trained in EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) to address trauma, anxiety, and depression. She is a strong believer in meeting clients where they are and values therapy as a collaborative process rooted in safety, honesty, and respect.

In addition to her clinical work with clients, Marisol provides supportive consultation to the WellMind clinical team, offering guidance grounded in extensive real-world experience and a systems-informed perspective. She believes deeply in the power of vulnerability and understands that it takes courage to reflect, heal, and rewrite one’s story.