Ever since I was a little girl and my Dad told me colorful tales at bedtime, I’ve always loved stories. As I got older, I found people’s real-life stories fascinating, and I began to explore the love of writing that my Mom instilled in me. I began writing in high school, studied it in college, and landed some exciting jobs in print and broadcast journalism after graduation. Lifestyle and human interest stories — like the ones you’ll find here — were always my favorites. And interviewing people was the greatest part of my job. I got to find out what makes people tick and then artfully share their intriguing tales.
When the eternal student in me yearned to go back to school, my favorite college professor encouraged me to go into Social Work. My background in journalism furthered my inherent interest in people and the human story, which is what social work is all about. I received my Master’s of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and focused my training on clinical mental health practice. For fifteen years, I worked as a psychotherapist in schools, community centers, and my own private practice. It was an excellent foundation for my current work as a clinical writer and communications consultant.
Of all the hats I wear, nothing can compare to being a Mama! Soon after I gave birth to my son, I birthed What Lara Wrote. This site is a collection of stories about topics closest to my heart: the beauty (and beastly) of parenthood, the importance of mental health, interviews with inspiring people, and family-friendly entertainment and travel.
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