Hi there, I’m Lariannie but you can call me Lari.
I’m a therapist with a focus on trauma resolution, disordered eating recovery, chronic pain and nervous system regulation for sensitive people like myself. I help support humans in reconnecting back to their bodies and their innate wisdom. Safety, self-empowerment, and a strong therapeutic relationship are my three priorities.
But, I am a human first, a therapist second. As a human, I have experienced my own life challenges. I understand what is like to feel stuck, disconnected, at war with your body, engaging in behaviors and patterns that may feel never-ending. This understanding helps me show up as a therapist with compassion and empathy.
In my professional journey, I've come to understand that our bodies possess remarkable wisdom often trying to protect us. I believe we are not problems to be fixed, but individuals with meaningful stories that deserve to be heard.
What makes me different?
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What makes me different? 〰️
I Integrate somatic, IFS and embodiment skills that take our session beyond talk therapy and into the body.
I can relate. I’ve been on the other side of the therapist's chair myself. This personal journey is one of the reasons I chose to become a therapist. It allows me to connect with you on a more meaningful level, bringing empathy and curiosity into our work together. When appropriate, I might share elements of my own experience to add authenticity and vulnerability to our sessions, fostering a deeper and more genuine connection in which you feel seen.
I bring authenticity to our sessions by offering feedback that is both compassionate and honest. I’m not just a blank slate; I’m a genuine, expressive person who communicates in straightforward, accessible language. My approach is flexible and tailored to your needs, ensuring that our work together is truly focused on tending to your parts.
Lari outside the therapy room.
I love horses, dancing, the ocean, sunsets, figure skating, books, warm hugs, and the feeling of sand under my feet. On the weekends you’ll find me thrifting and putting fun outfits together, spending time figure skating, hanging out with Eddie (my horse friend), tending to all my plants who I consider my children, and reading fiction. I feel deeply, I LOVE love, I don’t always say the right things, sometimes I overthink, I practice what I preach as a therapist, and I continue to remain open to my own growth process.
Credentials
I have a license in mental health and counseling (LMHC) in the state of New York and Connecticut. I received my MA in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness from NYU. I have been extensively trained in cognitive therapies including: CPT, CBT, DBT and ACT. I have also been trained in Somatic IFS, Somatic Trauma Therapy and Relational Therapy. My formal training includes 3+ years as a primary therapist in a residential for eating disorders and trauma.