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Lisa Sonin Larsen, PsyD (CA Lic.# PSY19046)
3123 W. Ave. L 8, Lancaster, CA 93536
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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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13 Health Benefits of Forgiveness
Sometimes holding resentment feels righteous, but ultimately it costs you. If past trauma keeps you from forgiving, read more to heal.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Feb 15, 20228 min read
What To Do If You’re Scared to Sleep
If you're afraid to sleep, you might lose rest and
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Feb 4, 20224 min read
Four Steps to Calm Down About New Job Anxiety
Are you anxious at work? This post discusses ways to handle workplace anxiety so you can feel more comfortable at your job.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jan 22, 20224 min read
Why Is My Somniphobia Keeping Me Awake?
Are you afraid to fall asleep? You may have anxiety and stress that prevent it and you might have somniphobia. Learn more about that here.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jan 11, 20224 min read
How You Can Recover After PTSD From Narcissistic Abuse
How do you cope with PTSD from narcissistic abuse? Here are some tips from a trauma psychologist.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jan 2, 20225 min read
Navigating the Path to Healing: Overcoming Religious Trauma
Religious trauma can be difficult to recover from, because it undermines your sense of security in the world. This post discusses healing.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Dec 19, 20215 min read
Dealing with Multiple Losses
Cumulative losses can make grief complicated, which means it's harder to heal from your losses. This helps you get unstuck.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Dec 3, 20215 min read
What to Do When You Worry About Yourself
We often worry about ourselves in various ways. This post offers suggestions for when you worry about yourself, including therapy.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Nov 18, 20214 min read
What Is Prolonged Grief Disorder & How Does it Affect You?
This post explains what Prolonged Grief Disorder and how you can heal from it. Some options include EMDR Therapy and clinical hypnosis.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Nov 11, 20216 min read
3 Ways to Fix Difficult Relationships with Loved Ones
Do you have unrealistic expectations of loved ones? Do you shut down? Learn to fix difficult relationships with loved ones in this post.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Oct 25, 20214 min read
6 Ways to Beat Anxiety About Going Back to Work After Vacation
Are you anxious about going back to work after vacation? Read on to learn how to manage re-entry stress after vacation.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Oct 25, 20216 min read
Ericksonian Hypnosis for Sleep & Anxiety
If anxiety is preventing you from sleeping, Ericksonian hypnosis for sleep and anxiety can help you rest easier. This post explains how.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Oct 23, 20214 min read
Tips to Cope if You're Anxious About Going to Work Every Day
After a long, delicious summer break, it's hard to return to work. Here are some tips to deal with re-entry stress at work.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Oct 4, 20218 min read
How to Find Your Passion When You’re Depressed
Discouragement is part of depression. You don't have to remain depressed forever; challenge global thinking & being of service help with it.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Sep 23, 20217 min read
5 Signs You're Healing from Trauma (Even When Progress Feels Slow)
Here are five signs of healing from trauma that you may notice as you work on your traumatic stress. They include better self-regulation; le
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Aug 30, 20217 min read
How Sleep Hypnosis Can Help With Weight Loss
You may not see a link between sleep and weight loss, but your subconscious mind does! This post explains how hypnosis helps you with both.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Aug 23, 20214 min read
How Do You Heal From Complicated Grief?
Complicated grief is hard to heal from, for various reasons. This post explains what it is and how to heal from complicated grief.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jul 26, 20215 min read
5 Ways Therapy Helps in the Treatment Of Depression
Depression is common, and therapy can be helpful in challenging negative thinking, finding the root cause, & focusing on strengths.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jul 12, 20219 min read
What are the 3 Stages of Trauma Recovery
There are three stages of trauma recovery that are explained in this blog post.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jun 28, 20216 min read
How to Socialize During the Pandemic While Managing Your Anxiety
Socializing during times of crisis can be anxiety-provoking. This post talks about how to manage the anxiety during COVID-19 & other crises.
Lisa S. Larsen, PsyD
Jun 24, 20217 min read
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