ABOUT
Get to Know Me and My Approach To Therapy

A B O U T M E
Larissa Godfrey-Smith, LPC
she/they
A native Texan, I received my Bachelors degree from University of Houston-Downtown and my Masters in Clinical Psychology from University of Houston-Clear Lake. I have worked with a diverse population of individuals in mental health settings, including transgender adults and children, sexual minorities, individuals with mood disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors like trichotillomania, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and adults living with HIV.
I am most passionate about working with the queer and gender expansive community. I was fortunate enough to spend the first 5 years of my career at one of the nation’s largest LGBTQIA+ counseling centers. Gender and sexuality are endlessly fascinating to me, and I take great pride in providing the highest level of queer-informed care. While I work with many clients in the process of coming out to self and others, my primary goal as a queer-specializing counselor is to simply ensure that LGBTQIA+ Washingtonians have a space for therapy where they don’t have to explain their sexuality or relationship style, worry about being misgendered, or “teach” their therapist about the community. I am also a member of WPATH.
M Y A P P R O A C H
My approach to our therapeutic relationship is simple; I am here to provide a safe, understanding space for you to process challenges, practice acceptance, identify solutions when needed, and become your most authentic and fulfilled self. Let's grow together.
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My training allows me to offer the following specialized treatments:
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Exposure Response Prevention
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Comprehensive Model for Behavioral Treatment of BFRB’s
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I also utilize the following theories of therapy in my sessions:
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Person-Centered Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

