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
About Lisa Sonin Larsen, PsyD
You are not broken; you're human. You don't have to carry the weight of your past alone.
Perhaps you're coping with a profound, world-shattering loss that others expect you to, "get over."Maybe your body is constantly stuck in a state of high alert from years of complex or intergenerational trauma. Or, it could be that you're dealing with the exhausting everyday reality of chronic illness, physical disability, or LGBTQIA+ minority stress. This might leave you feeling misunderstood by a world that isn't built for you.
Whatever form of trauma brought you here, please know this: your symptoms are not proof of a deficit. They are a sign that you are surviving.
I'm Dr. Lisa Sonin Larsen, a licensed psychologist specializing in accelerated somatic-based trauma recovery and grief counseling for California residents. I don't sit behind the screen analyzing you from a textbook. I am your partner in helping you reclaim your peace, autonomy, and resilience.
Empowered by experience and driven by compassion.
My dedication to trauma and grief recovery isn't just professional, it is deeply rooted in my own life story. Having navigated my own journey through complex family trauma, sudden and profound losses during my teen years and young adulthood, and the daily experience of using a wheelchair and managing a chronic illness for over 20 years, I know the terrain of suffering. I understand what it feels like when your stress bucket overflows, and the profound courage it takes to look for help.
Because of my lived experience, I bring a level of radical empathy and clinical depth that can't be learned in a classroom. I understand medical gaslighting, the heavy weight of grief, and the unique exhaustion of navigating systemic barriers. When you talk to me, I listen and appreciate your experience fully. You don't have to convince me of your suffering. I believe you, and I empathize with you.
A Different Approach: Moving Beyond "Just Talking."
Traditional talk therapy can be very helpful for gaining insight, but you may have noticed that insight alone rarely clears trauma from your body and nervous system. If you've ever thought, "I understand why I feel this way, but why do I still feel anxious or angry?", your body is holding onto the past.
I use specialized evidence-based tools designed to process pain without forcing you to endlessly relive past trauma. This allows you to find relief quickly and effectively.
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EMDR and Flash Technique: Advanced, rapid processing modalities that gently unburden your brain from painful memories. You're able to shift them from active, painful triggers into neutral historical facts.
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Somatic Stress Release: A body-centered approach to releasing the physical residue of trauma and stress that are locked in your muscles and nervous system. Through movement, sound, and somatic awareness, you'll also gain an improved relationship with yourself and your body.
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Clinical Hypnotherapy: a gentle, deeply relaxing process, that allows us to bypass overthinking and tap directly into your subconscious mind's natural resilience.
100% Virtual, fully accessible, and uncompromisingly private.
To provide the safest, most accessible, and highly confidential care possible, I practice entirely online. For you, there's no exhausting commute or navigating inaccessible parking lots. There are no crowded waiting rooms. You can log into your secure, encrypted video platform from the comfort of your own couch, wrapped in your favorite blanket with your pets by your side. Sometimes being comfortable helps you access your healing resources more easily than if you are stressed by other factors.
Ready to begin? You've spent long enough just surviving. Let's work together to help you thrive again.
Experience and training
Degrees
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Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in 2003
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Literature and Legal Studies from UC Santa Cruz, 1991
Licensure
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Psychologist in California since 2003 (#PSY 19046)
Certifications/Special Training
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Somatic Stress Release 100-hour certification from Embody Lab
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EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist since 2008
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Extensive training in Clinical Hypnosis from the Milton H. Erickson Foundation and Michael Yapko’s 100-hour hypnosis class
For more about my degrees and experience, click here.
If you would like to discuss how I can help you move past your painful experiences and enjoy life again without guilt or fear, please use the contact form or call me today!
Lisa S. Larsen, Psy.D.(she/her/hers)
3123 W Ave L 8, Lancaster, CA 93536
I offer exclusively online therapy for your comfort and convenience.
Please call to make an appointment or submit your phone number in the contact form. Thank you. I look forward to speaking with you soon!