Dani Larson

I hold a Master's degree in Psychology and work from an existential-phenomenological framework, which informs my belief that each person's experiences, values, and unique life story deserve to be understood with curiosity and respect. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in helping clients find meaning, resilience, and a deeper understanding of themselves.

My professional experience spans a variety of clinical settings and populations. I have worked in jail transition services, supporting individuals as they navigated reintegration into their communities. I have also worked in community mental health programs with adults experiencing chronic mental health challenges and substance use concerns. More recently, I have served as a youth therapist and have worked in an emergency department setting, and mobile crisis, helping individuals and families navigate mental health crises and concerns related to risk of harm.

In addition to my mental health background, I actively work within a 911 emergency response system. This experience has strengthened my ability to remain calm, focused, and supportive during times of crisis while maintaining a deep appreciation for the impact that stress, trauma, and life's unexpected challenges can have on overall well-being.

I align mostly with a humanistic-existential approach to therapy. I strongly value the therapeutic relationship. This might look like engaging in conversations about what matters most to you. With increased awareness, you can approach life with renewed intention and purpose and work towards living closely to your values.

While these feelings can be deeply distressing, they also present a unique opportunity to explore and understand ourselves in profound new ways.

It can feel intimidating when selecting a therapist to begin working with. We will begin to learn about what it means to work together and begin letting the process take its shape. During significant life happenings, we can feel out of sorts, anxious, insecure, in distress. I welcome and invite all of these as unique opportunities to explore and become closer to making meaning. You can expect that I will not provide you with quick fixes, band aids, or direct you on how to proceed. I believe in working alongside you.