About Larissa
Larissa Childers uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and brings four years of professional experience to sessions.
Background and approach
Larissa focuses on clear, compassionate conversation and steady support for people ready to make changes. In sessions she aims to create an open and nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most.
She listens for patterns that increase worry, sadness, or isolation and works with clients to try different ways of coping. Her approach is straightforward and focused on small, manageable steps that add up over time.
Larissa has helped people process trauma and abuse, manage panic and mood symptoms, and cope with major life changes. She also addresses concerns such as body image, communication problems, separation and divorce, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Sessions include discussion, practical tools, and attention to what feels doable for each person. She supports people grieving losses and those working on self-acceptance and social anxiety.
Larissa encourages experimentation with new habits, clearer boundaries, and gentle self-reflection. Her aim is to empower clients to notice progress and make choices that fit their lives.
People who prefer direct guidance and a calm, steady presence may find her style helpful. Larissa works in English and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
Evidence-based techniques for online care
Larissa uses practical, evidence-based approaches that focus on symptom relief and better day-to-day functioning. One common approach is skills-based therapy, which teaches concrete tools to manage anxiety, panic, and mood swings. These techniques help people notice triggers, calm intense feelings, and practice new responses.Another approach centers on trauma-informed strategies that prioritize safety and pacing. This involves gentle processing of painful memories, building coping skills first, and moving at a persons pace to reduce overwhelm. These methods are helpful for people dealing with past abuse, post-traumatic stress, or persistent fear responses.
Finding the right approach is a shared effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, strengths, and preferences, then try methods that seem likely to help. Adjustments are common; progress is measured in small changes and practical outcomes rather than promises.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls work well for deeper conversations, phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit care into busy lives and maintain continuity between meetings.
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English