Laurie Larimer MA, LPCC, LMT

As an experienced trauma-informed therapist and healing artist with more than two decades of practice in art, art therapy, and massage therapy, I offer my clients a unique blend of skills and knowledge of somatic treatment. My path to becoming a healing artist was not a straightforward one, but it gave me invaluable lessons of self discovery. Along my journey, I worked with many talented helpers and healers who made miracles happen for me. These experiences taught me to observe my feelings without becoming them, revitalize myself with simple yet effective wellness techniques, and use art as medicine to move through trauma.

Today, I use these tools and skills to help my clients find relief from anxiety, trauma, and other challenges that impact their well-being. My training in EMDR, Somatic therapy, and IFS help me work with clients to release stored survival trauma, triggers, and stress.

My greatest passion is to help my clients live each day with more joy and presence. With a warm and nurturing approach, I offer my clients tools to help with emotional and nervous system regulation. I bring wisdom and compassion from my own experience with trauma and anxiety, there is a way through our struggles to heal and live each day with a more embodied and peaceful energy. I hope to help you on your journey to self-healing.

Education

Southwestern College, Santa Fe, NM 2013-2016
Masters of Arts in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis on art therapy

New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts, Santa Fe, NM 2012
700 hrs: Massage and polarity training 

EMDRIA 2019-2021
National training and certification in EMDR

Shiatsu Training, Zao, Japan 2017
200 hrs: Comprehensive training in shiatsu massage 

College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM 2004
BFA in mixed media and a minor in art therapy