Missy Larson
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) | EMDR Trained
Pronouns: she/her
Missy received a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regis University. She currently receives specialized training and direct supervision from Mike Lyons, LPC, CST, ACS.
Missy received her bachelor’s degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in sociology and anthropology. Missy has broad experience working with families and children in crisis centers and in educational settings.
Because every client is unique, Missy works from an humanistic integrative approach, tailoring therapy to each individual based on their needs and concerns. Missy is a certified trauma professional (CTP) and enjoys working with clients using EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment- informed therapy, and exposure and response prevention for OCD. Missy provides an empathetic, non-judgmental, and safe space for clients. Missy also believes laughter and humor are valuable in therapy and can lighten the spirit.
Missy works with clients of all backgrounds and identities. Missy has a particular interest in working with clients navigating anxiety disorders, trauma, grief, depression, OCD, parenting, and life transitions.
Missy works with individuals impacted by:
Mood and anxiety-related disorders
OCD
Trauma, grief, and loss
Parenting concerns
Life transitions
Past attachment wounds
Missy has training in the following treatment modalities:
Certified Trauma Professional
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-informed
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)