WELCOME! I am so happy that you are here.
Whether this is your first-time considering therapy or if you have previously experienced therapy before, I know that reaching out can be a scary step. As both a therapist and a client, I prioritize the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy being able to walk alongside my clients as they learn more about themselves, dig into their emotions and find a purpose for their future.
I have experience working with adults and adolescents in both individual, group and family counseling.
Outside of therapy, I am a wife and mother of 3. Originally from Minnesota, I have lived in South Dakota since 2019. Outside of the therapy office, you can find me spending time with family, crafting, soaking up the sun (at least the few months a year when we get to experience it in the Midwest) or curled up reading a book.
The therapeutic relationship (the relationship between client and therapist) has consistently been found to be the largest force of change in therapy in multiple forms of research. I believe that showing up as my authentic self allows clients to feel comfortable being open and vulnerable in this space.
Julia Larson,
MS, LPC-MH, LAC
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just when the caterpillar thought the world was over,
it became a butterfly.
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Treatment Philosophy
Research continues to show that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in determining the effectiveness of therapy. This is why the therapeutic relationship is so important to me. I know that showing up as my authentic self (in comfortable clothes and with some form of caffeine in my hand) allows my clients to feel comfortable being their full authentic and vulnerable selves in therapy.
This is why I utilize Relational Therapy in my practice. Relational therapy is based on the idea that relationships are the heart of functioning and well-being. As humans, we require attachment and relationships to flourish. In therapy, we utilize the therapeutic relationship as a tool to help us build healthy connections outside of therapy.
This may look like identifying patterns in relationships that may be contributing to the stress that you are experiencing. This may be unpacking past trauma that you have experienced throughout your life and recognizing how they continue to impact you and your relationships today. This may be learning new skills and challenging previously held beliefs in order to create stronger and healthier relationships in your life.
We are not built to go through life alone. Using relational therapy to create the support you deserve can be an important part of your healing journey. By being able to promote healthy relationships, you will be able to find stability and security through life’s challenges.
“A place for learning to move on through the pain of disconnections to new connections”