Larissa Childers

Larissa Childers is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) working in California. She has four years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life transitions. She aims to make the therapy space welcoming and nonjudgmental so people can speak honestly about what they are feeling.

Larissa focuses on practical steps that can be used between appointments. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps build small routines and habits that reduce overwhelm. Conversations often include ways to notice triggers, respond to panic or low mood, and rebuild a sense of safety after traumatic experiences.

She also supports people dealing with body image concerns, shame and guilt, social anxiety, and loneliness. Sessions address communication problems, relationship endings like divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose and self-love. The work tends to be straightforward and action oriented, with room for emotional processing.

Clients can expect a calm, encouraging tone and an emphasis on realistic goals. Larissa encourages people to try strategies in daily life and then reflect on what changed. She aims to empower people to make gradual, sustainable shifts toward greater wellbeing.

If you want to explore whether this approach fits your needs, use the Start Therapy button to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on learning new skills and changing unhelpful patterns. Cognitive approaches help people spot thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood and practice different responses. Trauma-informed techniques focus on building safety, grounding, and step-by-step ways to process painful memories and reactions.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend approaches to try. Progress is checked regularly and methods are adjusted based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker follow-ups when problems arise. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide the same kinds of skill-building, emotional work, and support they would offer in person.