Dr. Toby Larson

11/12/2025

I’m a therapist and of course I believe if you’ve experienced trauma that therapy will be good for you.

11/12/2025

This is a simple grounding exercise that I learned about in my EMDR course. I really love somatic psychology. We can change our thoughts through embodiment. This is a great power that is worth developing and strengthening.

11/12/2025

This holiday season, let’s prioritize emotional honesty. It’s okay to feel complex emotions! Lean into them, learn what they mean. (yet?)

11/12/2025

The final video in my sleep tip series

11/12/2025

Part 2 of sleep tips!

11/12/2025

Part 1: want to sleep better? Follow these sleep hygiene tips!

11/11/2025

As parents, it’s crucial to help our high-performing teens understand their commitments as part of empowering them to become adults. By actively helping them assess their total workload, we promote balance and resilience. Encouragement and communication can be the key to their success!

11/10/2025

How to help friends and family through grief. What to do when your best friend calls with terrible information what to do when the person you love just lost somebody

11/09/2025

When someone tells you about a tragedy in their life, validation is a great thing to provide in that moment.

11/09/2025

One tip to share, it is absolutely beneficial to say to a friend or loved one, “I have no idea what to say, and I’ll stay here with you in silence and just be present for you” after they have experienced a tragic event.

Helping people through trauma and grief is becoming a major interest and focus of my professional life. I hope to provide meaningful insights as I grow my knowledge in trauma and grief.

11/09/2025

Honor your boundaries. If it feels off, it likely is. Discussing how it feels to you, confidentially with me or another therapist helps a lot! It is the best way for you to understand what you are really feeling and thinking (being in a room with someone else is actually crucial for this!) so that you can understand what you really want!

11/07/2025