Carol A Larson LMHP, CPC
Counselor | Mental Health
124 W 46TH ST 204 KEARNEY NE, 68847About
Carol A. Larson is an established Licensed Professional Counselor who continues to provide exceptional care and support to her clients within her practice, Family Life Counseling in Kearney, Nebraska.Throughout her many years of experience in the mental health field, she has accrued a special expertise in individual therapy and couples therapy. She provides cognitive-behavioral therapy and integrates faith-based insight for her patients. Carol is noted for her compassionate approach to counseling, providing care for the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of her clients. She is recognized for her expertise in depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions and spiritual issues, and strives to provide the best outcomes possible.
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Education and Training
Grace University MA 2010
Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney MSEd 1997
Dana College BS 1983
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What is generalized anxiety disorder?
Here is a link to a list of symptoms that define Generalized Anxiety Disorder: https://images.pearsonclinical.com/images/assets/basc-3/basc3resources/DSM5_DiagnosticCriteria_GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder.pdf READ MORE
Is talk therapy effective for geriatric depression?
Yes. Studies show that doing both talk therapy and taking an antidepressant is more effective in having a lower relapse rate that doing just medication or just talk therapy. Your grandmother is grieving and it is often helpful to talk about the loss of her husband and the good memories she is holding on to. READ MORE
Do you have to be married for couples therapy?
Yes. Often pre-marital counseling is provided as is partner counseling. READ MORE
How successful is marriage counseling?
The success of marriage counseling depends on the willingness of both partners to to look inward at what they have the power to change and to stop trying to change what you can’t change. The topic of arguing is not usually the primary problem. It is usually the underlying issue that is the problem. Not feeling loved and respected. I counsel couples often and when each partner is able to better understand each other’s deepest need, communication skills improve. I recommend the book “Love and Respect” by Dr Emerson Eggerichs. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Volunteer Faculty University of Nebraska Medical Center 2017 - 2019
Professional Memberships
- American Counseling Association
- American Association of Christian Counselors
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- HelpCare Clinic
- Rak ChazakAmats
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