Christina Larson, MA, RN, BSN, PHN

Christina Larson, MA, RN, BSN, PHN

Christina Larson is a graduate of Bethel University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program and a Registered Nurse who brings a compassionate, relational, and trauma-informed approach to working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Christina believes that meaningful change begins with connection. She recognizes that our relationships, early experiences, and the ways we’ve learned to navigate the world all influence how we understand ourselves and relate to others. Her work is grounded in the belief that people are more than their struggles and that healing becomes possible when they feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported.

With a background in both nursing and mental health, Christina brings a unique perspective to the connection between emotional, physical, and relational well-being. She understands that life’s challenges rarely exist in isolation and considers the whole person within the context of their relationships, experiences, and environment.

Christina has a special interest in working with children and families experiencing attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioral challenges, trauma, anxiety, and relationship disruptions. She recognizes that children’s behavior often communicates needs they may not yet have the words to express. Through play therapy, attachment-based interventions, and family involvement, she helps children develop emotional awareness, strengthen relationships, and discover healthier ways to express themselves.

Her specialized training includes Child-Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay, Synergetic Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma/ Dissociation. She also has training in developmentally informed assessment and treatment of young children using the DC:0–5 framework.

When working with adults and families, Christina draws from systemic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients better understand longstanding patterns, navigate difficult emotions, establish healthy boundaries, and build more secure and meaningful relationships.

Above all, Christina believes therapy should be a collaborative relationship in which clients feel respected, accepted, and empowered. She brings warmth, curiosity, authenticity, and a genuine appreciation for each person’s story, while recognizing the courage it takes to seek support.

Outside of her work, Christina enjoys spending time with her family, her three dogs, and being outdoors. Her love of animals and nature reflects her appreciation for connection, curiosity, and the restorative value of play throughout life.