Hi, I’m Larina…

(she/her)

I am a Mental Health Practitioner completing my Masters in Social Work from the University of St. Thomas (completion May 2024). I see teens (14+) and adults navigating life’s challenges like relationships, unresolved trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress management, or exploring identity and values. If you are a teenager who is experiencing these challenges, I encourage you to reach out. I also see high school-aged individuals who are motivated to do the work.

I take a holistic, eclectic approach, considering how different aspects of your life influence each other. Once we’ve built a relationship, we will explore how your past experiences, current relationships, and surrounding environment might be impacting your life and wellbeing.

As humans, we each bring our unique perspective. When you work with me, you can expect to explore the pieces of your life with curiosity, humor, and an open mind. My goal is to empower you to create a fulfilling and meaningful picture, in the life you truly desire.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors (yes, every season), going to concerts, and working out. I also like to try the seasonal or specialty drinks at coffee shops, and perusing record stores, bookstores, and antique stores.

 

Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Life Transitions

  • Marital/Premarital

  • Parenting

  • Peer Relationships

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self-Esteem

  • Sexuality

  • Spirituality

  • Stress

  • Grief and Loss

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Stress and Coping

Treatment Approaches

  • Adlerian

  • Attachment-Based

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy

  • Eclectic Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Psychodynamic

  • Relational

  • Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy

  • Strengths-Based

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy

Education & Training

Master of Social Work
University of St. Thomas

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
University of Minnesota—Duluth

Get started with Larina today.