At 4C, we believe that mental health skills can (and should!) be taught...and shared!
About Us
Why “4C”?
The “4C” in our name stands for Classes and Connection for Collective Change. It highlights our commitment to bringing people together through transformative classes that build essential mental health skills, while fostering connections that inspire and support one another. Together, our community creates positive, lasting change—impacting individuals, families, and communities around the world.
The Inspiration Behind the Model
Mental health shouldn’t be something you have to wait for, struggle to access, or feel powerless about. Too often, people are told to just “get help,” without ever being given the skills to actually help themselves. Real empowerment comes when you are equipped with practical tools, knowledge, and a support system that encourages you to keep going.
4C isn’t just about learning mental health concepts—it’s about putting them into action, building confidence, and making these tools a part of everyday life.
From the Founder
Why Me? Why 4C?
My background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), mental health educator, and someone who has lived through the very challenges I teach about has shaped the way I approach mental wellness. I’ve worked in clinical settings, community programs, and global mental health initiatives, and I’ve seen firsthand that the most effective healing happens when people are:
1. Given the right tools – Science-backed, practical skills from CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches
2. Supported in a safe space – A community where they can share, learn, and grow without judgment, and
3. Encouraged to take action – Mental health isn’t passive; it’s about learning, practicing, and applying skills daily.
At 4C, we don’t believe in waiting for someone else to “fix” things—we believe in teaching people how to take charge of their own mental well-being, so they feel stronger, more capable, and more connected. Because when you have the right tools, you don’t just cope—you grow.
4C exists because I believe everyone deserves to feel capable, strong, and in control of their mental health. Whether you’re here for yourself, for a loved one, or to help others, I want to make sure you leave with more confidence, more tools, and more hope than when you started.
You already have the power to create change in your life—4C just gives you the skills and support to make it happen.
I am in our community every single day. Drop in, say hi, and let’s tackle life together!
-Lara
Me with my 4 children.
We are not all weak on the same day, we are not all strong on the same day.