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Lisa Sonin Larsen, PsyD (CA Lic.# PSY19046)
3123 W. Ave. L 8, Lancaster, CA 93536
Phone: 661-233-6771
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Life throws lots of stressful situations at us on a regular basis. We do our best to handle it, sometimes by yourself and sometimes with others' advice. Here are some articles that explain what you might be experiencing as a trauma survivor, mourner, or person getting through this complex world, one day at a time. They're not meant to replace diagnosis or medical advice, but they can help you sort some things out for yourself. Hope you enjoy them.
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Grief During the Holidays
The holidays can be challenging for people who have lost a loved one. This post describes how to handle grief during the holidays.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
5 days ago4 min read
What is the Window of Tolerance?
Discover how the window of tolerance affects how you cope with stress and what overwhelms you, creating too much nervous system activation or too little.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Nov 294 min read
How I Use EMDR Therapy With LGBTQ+ People
How do I tailor EMDR therapy for LGBTQ+ clients? I try to create a safe place and do extra preparation to strengthen the sense of self and mind-body awareness.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Nov 154 min read
Self-Discovery Through Hypnotherapy
This post explains how hypnotherapy helps discover deeper aspects of the self that motivate behavior and shape the quality of your life.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Nov 84 min read
Honoring Veterans’ Mental Health
How do we honor veterans' mental health this Veteran's Day? This post discusses some of the unique challenges veterans face and how trauma therapy can help them.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Nov 14 min read
Understanding the Intersection of Gender Identity and Mental Health
This post explores how gender identity interacts with mental health, including gender dysphoria, discrimination and internalized oppression. LGBTQ therapy can help.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Oct 254 min read
What is Post-Traumatic Growth?
Is it possible to fare better after a traumatic incident than you would have before you struggled? This post explores what post traumatic growth is.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Oct 184 min read
Equally Gifted, Equally Flawed: Preserve Your Self-Esteem in a Judgy World
How do you preserve your self esteem in a toxic culture that encourages comparison, judgment and criticism of self and others? This post explores this.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Oct 114 min read
Avoiding Regret in Relationships with Self-Reflection
If you want to avoid regrets in your relationships, self-reflection can be helpful. But how to develop that ability? This post explains ways to do that.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Oct 44 min read
Hypnosis for Habit Change: Are you Ready?
What motivates you to change your behaviors? Understanding this helps you succeed when you seek hypnosis for habit change. This post explores this topic.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Sep 274 min read
Why Transparency and Trust are Foundational in Romantic Relationships
Transparency is foundational to trust in intimate relationships. This post explains the barriers to open communication and how important transparency is to your relationship.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Sep 214 min read
Family Therapy for Gender Identity Acceptance
Family therapy for gender identity acceptance can help your family navigate a transgender or nonbinary person coming out and gain acceptance, understanding, and communication.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Sep 63 min read
Is Your Teen Vulnerable to Pro-Ana Coaches and Social Media Content?
Pro-ana coaches are abusive predators who pose as mentors for eating-disordered teens who want to be thinner. This post explains this and what to do.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Aug 313 min read
5 Tips for Mourning a Relationship
How do you mourn a person you've lost when they're still alive and possibly dating or marrying someone else? Here are 5 tips for mourning a relationship.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Aug 235 min read
Getting Space and Boundaries in Your Relationship
How do you get space in your relationships? What are healthy boundaries in relationships? This post discusses how to identify your need for space and ask for it.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Aug 164 min read
12 Signs of Insecurity
Are your behaviors showing others your insecurity? This post explains insecure behaviors and what they might mean.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Aug 104 min read
How Can Dance/Movement Therapy Help You Heal from Trauma?
Interested in exploring movement as a way to express the trauma in your body? Dance/movement therapy can be a helpful adjunct to regular talk therapy.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Aug 35 min read
What Dissociation Feels Like and How Therapy Can Help
What is dissociation, what does it feel like, and what can therapy do to help it? This post explains how dissociation can feel and what therapy can do for you.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jul 264 min read
What is a Healthy Connection to Your Deceased Loved One? A Closer Look at Continuing Bonds.
We all have continuing bonds with those we love, even when they pass away. But how do you know if your bond with your deceased loved one is healthy? Learn more in this post.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jul 205 min read
How Trauma-Informed Yoga Can Help You Heal from Trauma
What is trauma-informed yoga, and how can it help you heal from trauma? This is a synopsis of an interview I did with Maya DeNola, LCSW, who teaches trauma-informed yoga.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jul 134 min read
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