- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Social anxiety
About Larissa
Larissa Childers is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns such as body image, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and social anxiety and phobia.
Larissa keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She encourages people to name what feels hard and to try small steps that feel doable. Sessions involve talking through day-to-day struggles, practicing breathing and grounding strategies, and working on clearer ways to communicate with others.
Her work often centers on developing coping skills for panic attacks, improving mood, and managing symptoms after difficult events. She helps people practice responses to social situations that feel overwhelming, and she supports people working through divorce, shame, or intense guilt. When grief is present she helps people hold what they’ve lost while finding ways to carry on.
Larissa values collaboration in session. She asks about what a person hopes will change and outlines simple, realistic goals. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted when needed.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect the kinds of therapy approaches shown to help with anxiety and trauma. To begin people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Larissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and action-oriented. One approach focuses on learning coping skills for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing, grounding, and exposure to feared social situations in small steps to reduce avoidance. Another approach centers on processing trauma and loss by helping people tell their story at a comfortable pace and develop strategies to manage intense emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and day-to-day routines. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made so methods stay useful and realistic.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Working with a licensed professional online can help people practice skills between sessions and apply strategies to real-world social situations.
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 life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, communication issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on naming problems, trying manageable steps, and building coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in California.
What are her official credentials and location?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.