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I am a Perinatal Mental Health Certified, EMDR trained therapist with a certification in Expressive Arts Therapy. With over 10 years of experience as a yoga teacher, I bring a body-centered approach to my counseling work. I am passionate about integrating mind+body awareness with creativity to support mental well-being. I enjoy combining modalities of EMDR, trauma focused yoga, and expressive arts therapy. I believe the creative process to be a powerful tool in healing, often incorporating different expressive arts modalities, including writing, dance, movement, poetry, visual journaling, painting, drawing, and others.

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LCMHC, PMH-C, RYT, RPYT

Hi, Iā€™m Larisa

Education & Credentials

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  • Master of Arts - Professional School Counseling, Appalachian State University

  • Graduate Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy, Appalachian State University

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (#14315) endorsed by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors

  • Perinatal Mental Health Certified Provider (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International

  • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) through Yoga Alliance (#121739)

  • EMDR Training for Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Specialists completed through The Touchstone Institute