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
Affirmative Online Grief and Trauma Therapy for Residents of
Ridgecrest, CA
Living in the High Desert: Finding Support Where You Are
Living in the Ridgecrest/China Lake area offers a unique lifestyle, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Between the intense summer heat, the feeling of isolation in a remote desert landscape, and the strain of long commutes for city amenities or healthcare, it is common to feel disconnected or worn down.
Perhaps you are navigating the specific pressures of military life, struggling to find a sense of belonging in a conservative community, or managing the stress of economic uncertainty and the local cost of living. Whether you are dealing with burnout, the unique stressors of being LGBTQIA+, or the weight of past trauma, you don't have to face these challenges in silence.
Support Without the Commute
You deserve specialized care that understands your world, without the burden of driving for hours to find it. I provide expert, online therapy tailored to the unique needs of your community.
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Using evidence-based, body-centered tools—including EMDR, the Flash Technique, Somatic Stress Release, and Clinical Hypnotherapy—I help you move past trauma and grief so you can reclaim your sense of peace and belonging.
Ready to feel better? You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I invite you to reach out—I am just a click or a phone call away.

My Approach: Healing Through Mind and Body
I believe that healing happens when we address both the mind and the body. My approach is action-oriented and deeply grounded in body-centered techniques designed to help you release the past and find relief in the present.
By utilizing evidence-based modalities—including EMDR, the Flash Technique, Somatic Stress Release, and Clinical Hypnotherapy—I help you move past what is holding you back so you can finally feel present, calm, and whole.
I am especially passionate about supporting those navigating:
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The heavy weight of trauma
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The complex journey of grief
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The unique challenges of LGBTQIA+ minority stress
Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you. I'd be happy to in a free 15-minute phone consultation. Just click the button below.


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Lisa S. Larsen, Psy.D.(she/her/hers)
My Office Address
3123 W Ave L 8, Lancaster, CA 93536
I offer exclusively online therapy for your comfort and convenience.
If you'd like to make an appointment or learn more about my services, please call or submit the contact form. Thank you; I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Driving Directions:
To drive from Ridgecrest, CA to 3123 W. Ave. L8, Lancaster, CA follow these directions:
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Start in Ridgecrest, CA, and head south on CA-14 S toward Lancaster.
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Stay on CA-14 S for about 95 miles, passing the California City Airport.
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Take the Avenue L exit toward Lancaster, just after passing Costco Wholesale.
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Turn right onto W Avenue L and drive about 3.2 miles.
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Turn left onto 30th St W just after passing Scramblez Grill and Bar, and continue for 0.3 miles.
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Turn right onto W Avenue L8, and 3123 W Avenue L8 will be on your right.
(Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes, ~105 miles)