Dr. Lizette Lara is a bilingual psychiatrist who brings compassion, expertise, and cultural understanding to her work with individuals involved in the legal system. She is dedicated to helping people improve their mental health while providing clear, thoughtful guidance in situations where psychiatry and the law intersect.
In her clinical practice, Dr. Lara cares for adults experiencing conditions such as anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. Her approach is patient centered and grounded in evidence, focusing on each person’s unique story and needs.
In her forensic practice, Dr. Lara provides evaluations that help courts and legal professionals better understand an individual’s mental health. These include competency to stand trial, guardianship, fitness for duty, risk assessment, sentencing mitigation, and insanity evaluations.
Dr. Lara earned her medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico and completed her psychiatry residency and forensic psychiatry fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, Texas. This training equips her to bridge clinical care and legal processes, offering a perspective that benefits both her patients and the broader community.
A native of the Juárez and El Paso area, Dr. Lara is proud to serve her community with culturally sensitive, professional care. She provides personalized, high-quality care that addresses each individual’s mental health needs while respecting the complexities of their legal and social circumstances.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Board Certified Psychometrist
