Affirmative Online Trauma & Grief Therapy in California
Lisa Sonin Larsen, PsyD (CA Lic.# PSY19046)
3123 W. Ave. L 8, Lancaster, CA 93536
Phone: 661-233-6771
You don't have to pretend everything's okay
I'm Dr. Lisa Larsen. For over twenty years, I've worked with teens and adults navigating trauma, grief, and the particular weight of being LGBTQ+ or misunderstood in a world that wasn't built for us.
I’ve been serving Californians throughout the state online since before the pandemic, and I know it to be effective and powerful.
I also know that finding a therapist who actually gets it—where you don't have to explain yourself—can feel like a quiet relief all by itself.
If you often feel judged or misunderstood for how you express your feelings, you're not alone. I know what that's like, and it hurts tremendously.
If you're here because something heavy is showing up in your life, you're in the right place.
Tell me how I can help.
What therapy with me looks like:
You may have tried talk therapy and found it somewhat helpful, but your emotions and body still respond despite your new understanding and corrected thinking. That’s because real healing is not about learning a script or fixing a surface problem. Cumulative stress and trauma don't just live in your head; they get locked in your nervous system.
That's why I use deep, body-based tools—like EMDR, the Flash Technique, Ericksonian hypnotherapy, and Somatic Stress Release—to help your whole system process the pain and actually let it go.
Instead of just changing how you think about your pain, we use deep, body-based tools to help your whole system actually process it and let it go:
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EMDR & Flash Technique: Reprocess heavy trauma and distressing memories safely, without needing to relive every detail.
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Somatic Stress Release: Heal the nervous system by allowing your nervous system to exit chronic "fight or flight" and settle into genuine safety and rest.
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Ericksonian Hypnotherapy: Access your inner strength and wisdom. Bypass the overthinking part of your mind to access deep, subconscious inner resources regular talk therapy can't reach.
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Focus on Solutions: We will spotlight your natural strengths and resources, amplifying practical ways to help you thrive.
"Finally getting the right treatment after seeing 9 different therapists. I had some severe trauma issues I was dealing with as well as depression and anxiety and all of them have improved. Very calm, soothing, non-judgmental, and overall amazing person who is far ahead of her peers." — J. J.
If you’re curious how I can help, let’s start here: A free 15-minute phone consultation. No pressure to commit, no forms to fill out first. Just a chance to feel whether this is the right fit.
Let's see if it's a good fit
I love working with...
Teens and adults who are tired of pretending to be okay for everyone else's sake. You deserve to feel and express your emotions, however they may show up.
Teens (12+) & Adults carrying trauma, childhood wounds, or the heavy toll of minority stress
Grief: Recent loss or old grief that never resolved. Unsupported, disenfranchised grief
Survivors of trauma who can still feel the turmoil and stress in their bodies
People who have tried talk therapy before and are ready to go deeper without having to relive every detail
Looking for relief from your past?
Affirmative Online Trauma & Grief Therapy for Adults, Teens and LGTBQ+ people in California
Lisa S. Larsen, Psy.D.(she/her/hers)
3123 W Ave L 8, Lancaster, CA 93536
I exclusively provide online therapy for teens & adults in California, offering convenient, confidential support from the comfort of your own home.
Please call me to make an appointment, or submit the contact form. I look forward to speaking with you soon!