

Depth & Transpersonal
Psychotherapy
Phone & Video Sessions in California
Areas of Exploration
ADD / ADHD
Anxiety
Body Image
Boundaries
Compassion Fatigue
Complex Trauma
Creativity
Depression
Existential Questioning
Gender Identity
Grief & Loss
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
Identity & Expression of Self
Internalized Oppression
Kink
LGBTQIA+
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
Personal Growth
Poly / CNM
Sexuality & Sexual Identity
Shame
Spiritual & Religious Trauma
Spirituality
Whiteness & Privilege
Approaches
Archetypal
Collaborative
Existential
Feminist
Holistic
Humanistic
Jungian
Liberation
Poetry
Psychodynamic
Queer
Relational

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Michael Larson
( they / he )
I am an inner wilderness guide, gentle shadowdiver, and explorer of unknowns.
During unsteady times, we can become consumed and overwhelmed by our own pain and suffering. We may hide from the world and even from ourselves. The idea of being seen may evoke shame, fear, and anxiety that can keep us stuck. In our work together, we will practice navigating the crashing waves of life, diving below what seems to be true, and connecting with something larger than ourselves.
I am a curious companion and traveler of paradox.
I will accompany you as we explore what it means to be imperfectly perfect—human, whole, and enough.
“I exist as I am, that is enough.”
— Walt Whitman
Some parts of my identity include queer, non-binary, white-bodied, highly sensitive, neurodivergent, artist, and musician. My inner experience of labels is that they can be a bit silly, for they cannot capture the fullness and complexity of who we are as human beings. At the same time, my outwardly lived relationship to these identities support me in moving through the world with greater clarity, humility, authenticity, and a deeper sense of belonging. Together, let’s discover the many parts of you and embrace your uniqueness within an ever-diverse and interconnected web.
Education
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Depth & Transpersonal Psychology
John F. Kennedy University, California
Master of Theological Studies
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
Berkeley, California
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minors in Neuroscience & Chemistry
Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Professional Affiliations
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Pre–Licensed Member
Gaylesta — The Psychotherapist Association for Gender and Sexual Diversity
Pre-Licensed Referral Member

Rates & Fees
Individual Therapy
$150 / 50 minutes*
*We can explore alternative arrangements to meet your unique needs and preferences (e.g., two sessions per week, slightly longer sessions).
Sliding Scale
Financial assistance may be available in the form of a sliding scale payment. Please contact me for more information on sliding scale availability and your financial needs.
Health Insurance
I do not accept health insurance. However, I can provide you with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate of Services
Under the 2021 No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency services.

Connect
Current Clients
Access the Client Portal to send secure messages and view your account.
Send a Message
If you have questions or want more information, feel free to message me using the contact form below. I generally respond to messages within 48 hours (Tuesday through Saturday).
For a free Initial Consultation, please share your contact information and some possible times that you are available for a 30-minute conversation. In this conversation, we will learn more about each other and see if we might be a good fit for working together.
I look forward to connecting with you!
If you are experiencing an emergency…
Please contact a crisis support hotline, call 911, or go to your local emergency room.