Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 27 insurances. Specializes in Family Conflict, LGBTQ, Life Transitions and 10 more.
Laryssa Carden
(she/her)
Hey there! I'm an LCSW based in VA/ID, originally from the PNW. I'm a military spouse and proud dog mom. My presentation is warm, laid-back, and open-minded with some appropriately sprinkled humor. I am human, as are you. Therefore my therapeutic style tends to be conversational, curious and collaborative as I seek to meet you where you are for us to co-create a healing space that is conducive to addressing your needs.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Beginning your therapeutic journey may feel intimidating and vulnerable, so I like to spend time cultivating our professional relationship in the first session by exploring your unique experience of the world and its complex challenges. As we begin to identify your specific needs, we will work together to co-create a plan for treatment that best supports your goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
At times, therapy requires you to get creative in finding what exactly is going to work best for YOU. I am prepared to sit beside you as we pivot this confusing landscape of "life," together. Whether it be digging up extremely niche resources, or trying a variety of regulation techniques until we get it right- we will be in this process together!
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I help individuals navigating complex emotions and various difficult life transitions such as: Career/Academic shifts, Identity Exploration, Divorce, loss of a significant relationship(s), Family/peer conflict, Military-based challenges, etc. I provide a non-judgmental, warm, and conversational space that allows you to safely process your complex thoughts and feelings.
Specialties
Top specialties
Family Conflict
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Depression
Military/Veterans
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues
I identify as
LGBTQ
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Idaho
Virginia
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
AvMed
Cash - $145 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Integrative
Using an integrative approach allows me to tailor my therapeutic process to your specific needs, pulling from various modalities as we will navigate your unique experience of the world and its complex challenges. Identifying unhelpful patterns, and learning new ways of coping or responding.
Gender-affirming therapy
As a queer identified therapist, I hold a strong dedication to the LGBTQIA+ community and utilize a social justice lens within my approach. My commitment is to provide affirming care that promotes self-acceptance and self-determination in individuals in order for them to thrive in their fullest state of being.
Attachment-based
I lean upon attachment theory to partner with my clients as we embark on a journey of deepening self awareness as it relates to interpersonal relationships, particularly-romantic partnerships. This framework enables individuals to develop greater insight into their attachment wounds, needs for security, and maladaptive responses/coping strategies. With this gained information, we can work together to promote a sense of security in self by reframing unhelpful perceptions, deepening emotional awareness and developing more helpful coping strategies.