Larissa Hall Ramos is an experienced art therapist and EMDR practitioner who works with adults, teens, couples and BIPOC.

Larissa Hall Ramos, LCAT

Art Therapist, EMDR practitioner

Virtual sessions

Accepting New Clients

Larissa is warm, relatable, and quirky. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for each of her clients. She draws from her experience as a first generation American Caribbean female, as well as her years of experience working in a wide variety of mental health settings. Larissa finds combining art therapy and EMDR to be a great approach, allowing access to deeper processing, while also fully connecting with one’s authentic self. Treatment begins by learning grounding techniques for a strong foundation of internal support to access when processing trauma. Careful reflection on how things are going between sessions provides clarity and direction to the process. All that is required to begin working together is a commitment to heal.

Education and Certifications

NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
National Board-Certified Art Therapist

MPS in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute
BFA in Fine Arts from School of Visual Arts
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist

Specialties

Art Therapy
EMDR
Teens, Adults, couples, BIPOC
Complex trauma/intergenerational trauma
Domestic violence, emotional and sexual abuse
Anxiety/depression

Favorite Resources

Introduction to EMDR Therapy

The Attachment Theory: How Childhood Affects Life

Brene Brown on Empathy

Insurance Larissa can accept

“When I myself went through a traumatic experience in my teens, art was the coping mechanism that I employed. I have desired to be a therapist since High School and pursued this dream ever since. I enjoy utilizing my personal culture and experiences in my work. I like to combine both EMDR and the creative arts in my work with clients, especially in processing trauma.”

This picture is something that matters to me

One approach to reintroduce color into our lives can be through art. During the pandemic, when everything seemed to be shutting down and the colors were fading, this mural was created.