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Lara Joynes-Whidden

LCSW · Florida · Online sessions

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About Lara Joynes-Whidden

I am a licensed social worker and certified employee assistance professional. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient settings as well as in employee assistance. I work with mood disorders, employment problems, family issues and substance abuse. I believe that therapy is a partnership and that we can work together to get from where you are to where you want to be

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Lara Joynes-Whidden is serving from:

Florida

Years in practice

3 years

NPI number

  • 1437292547

License Details

FL LCSW SW6747

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