- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose questions
About Larissa
Larissa Childers is a California licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and coping with life changes. Larissa also addresses body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Larissa works in a straightforward, conversational way. She asks clear questions and listens for the patterns that keep people feeling stuck. Sessions involve talking through difficult emotions, identifying practical steps, and trying small changes to see what helps in daily life.
She supports people who are dealing with panic attacks, mood shifts, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress by helping them notice triggers and develop coping skills. Larissa helps with forgiveness and rebuilding after relationship changes, and with improving self-regard and communication habits.
Her approach is practical and focused on what a person wants to change next. She checks in often about what is helpful and adjusts the work based on real progress and setbacks. The aim is to find clearer direction after a major life shift, not to promise quick fixes.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Larissa uses common evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One approach emphasizes identifying triggers and building coping strategies for anxiety and panic; it helps people notice the situations and thoughts that increase distress and try new responses. Another approach focuses on processing reactions to trauma and loss by creating manageable steps to work through painful memories and strong emotions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Larissa will discuss options with each person, consider their goals and preferences, and adjust methods as needs change. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the problems someone brings, whether that is grief, mood shifts, or life-purpose questions.
The therapist's session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can meet between other obligations. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent with day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on talking through feelings, spotting patterns, and trying small, manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as an LMFT. That experience has included helping people with panic, mood concerns, and post-traumatic stress.
Is she a licensed therapist and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California. The credential listed is LMFT.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.