Larissa Childers, LMFT - Therapist in California

Collaborative goals
Practical coping skills
Trauma informed care

About Larissa

Larissa Childers is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She practices in California and brings four years of clinical experience to her work. Larissa aims to make therapy approachable for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life changes or intense emotions.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they really feel. Sessions center on listening, practical coping strategies, and steps that feel doable between appointments. Larissa encourages small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.

Her background includes supporting people through trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, and panic symptoms. She also helps with relationship communication, divorce and separation challenges, and problems with guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Larissa addresses concerns about body image, social anxiety, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Larissa works collaboratively to set goals that reflect each person's needs. She explains options plainly and helps people try different approaches to find what fits. The work is paced to match each person’s readiness and comfort level.

Clients can expect practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and guidance for improving daily routines. She emphasizes skills people can use right away to reduce distress and build toward longer term change.

How evidence-based techniques work in online therapy

Larissa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills you can practice between sessions. One common approach uses goal-focused exercises and breathing or grounding tools to reduce acute anxiety and panic symptoms; this helps people handle sudden waves of fear and feel more in control. Another approach emphasizes processing difficult events over time, with steady pacing and attention to safety, which can help when trauma or grief affects daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress and comfort level become clearer, so the plan evolves with the client.

Confirm session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for more flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. Some session types also let people choose shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when that better matches daily life and energy levels.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Larissa help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, panic disorder and panic attacks, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills and clear steps. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying goals, and trying approaches that fit each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, grief, and mood concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in California as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the signup process.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule according to the therapist's availability to arrange the first appointment.