Larissa Swanland
Psychotherapist
she/her/女
Therapy is a brave investment in yourself and whatever brings you to this page, welcome.
Through living our lives, we develop mechanisms to navigate specific times in our lives, but sometimes those methods that worked no longer serve us in the present and we become stuck. Some signs of being stuck manifest as complicated relationships, a lack of creativity, loss of agency, not being able to rest, hesitancy to play, or a lack of interest in life.
I believe we as humans are meant to be understood holistically. This means understanding you, the places you have been, those around you and the systems that impact your life. Many of us come from places where we had to make sense of our lives alone. It’s my conviction that we are relational creatures and are not meant to face hard decisions or realities on our own. Therapy is one way to be supported in your process and I would companion you through your story. I have seen when someone is able to share the sense-making process with another who listens, responds and remembers, there can be significant healing. Together, we can explore your story to regain movement in those stuck places.
Therapy is a safe place to explore emotional possibilities. Whether you are an individual or in a couple; we can work together to begin co-creating a process that you need. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute call to determine if we are a good match and take the first step towards healing.
About me:
I am a Masters Level Therapist, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LH 61325611). I work with individuals and couples through a trauma lens on identity, unhelpful behavior patterns, cultural issues, and organizational abuse. I identify as a TCK (Third Culture Kid) having grown up primarily oversees with the US Miltiary and as a mixed race APIDA, BIPOC, cis-gendered woman. I am engaged in on-going learning and am in regular consultation with a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have over a decade of experience in the high-tech industry in AI/Robotics/Hardware design and navigating the corporate world. I seek to honor your unique identity, regardless of culture, faith, background, or orientation.
Areas of Focus
Navigating Multicultural Environments
Racial Identity
ADHD
Loss, Grief, & Life Transitions
Anxiety/Depression
Relationship/Dating & Attachment
Vulnerability & Shame
Relationships with Technology and Digital Spaces
Fees
Individual: $125-160 hour
Couples: $160 / 75 minutes
Insurance
In an effort to make therapy more accessible, I accept Premera and Lifewise Insurance plans. I also have a few sliding scale spots that are available. I reserve a few of these spots for BIPOC identifying individuals, mutli-cultural couples and adult children that wish to work with an immigrant parent.
I accept payment via credit card on Stripe. If there are other payment options needed, please discuss with me during our first appointment.
Monthly superbills are provided for those wishing to seek out of network reimbursement, you are responsible for communicating with your insurance provider.
Location
In 2022, I am currently only seeing clients via Tele-Health.
In 2023, I will be opening an office in North Tacoma.
Scheduling Information
https://contextualpsychotherapy.com/
Call or text: 206-552-0246
“To know a fish go to the water; to know a bird’s song go to the mountains.”
— Chinese proverb