Nesi Larsen, MSW, LICSW
nesi@affinitypsych.com
Howdy Partners! My name is Neseriani and I’m a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Welcome to the future! It is the wild west out here! Buckle your seat belts and come on over because y’all need a safe place to process.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, breathing, and somatic awareness as well into my work. I have a trauma-informed approach working with children and adults 5 and up. For children, I utilize Theraplay to foster connection, trust, and emotional-regulation as a type of play therapy.. I am also EMDR-trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ready to explore with you as a team the path which will best match your goals.
How I Work
Sessions may vary based on what topics, goals, or interests of exploration you might have that we decide will be most helpful to your making progress on your goals. Some people really like to focus on their own family dynamics or workplace stressors, others prefer to work on building their coping skills, others feel better having been able to process their life stressors and/or traumas in a safe place where it is confidential.
Children process and make progress and connections best through play so every session is highly tailored to how you, as a whole person, are responding best. I do like to ask for feedback so we can make sure we are going in the direction of progress. What do you imagine an ideal session would look like? Let me know.
I care about you, about your goals, and your stories- the good, the bad, the proud moments and the cringy ones. Once when I was playing truth or dare someone asked if I was given the choice between a $500 dollars or a really good story I would choose the story..
What Sets Me Apart As a Therapist?
Most therapists try to be strengths-based and try to create a safe place for people to process so I am probably similar to many other therapists that have a similar aim!
Fun fact- I love dogs and cats. I’m currently fostering puppies from the Rescue Network!
