Meet Our Therapists

Larry Larson

Tom Peters

Larry Larson

Recovery Centre for Addictions, Trauma, & Families was established as a private practice by Larry Larson in 2004. Larry has extensive formal education and 35 years experience in counselling and clinical therapy. He has worked with families in crisis, at risk youth, and individuals in recovery from trauma and addictive behaviour. His skills and expertise are best utilized through clinical counselling and helping with individual and family trauma, and couples restoration. Larry says, "One of the greatest joys and satisfaction in my life is witnessing the transformational healing of those seeking help through the counselling process. I feel privileged to be a participant!"

Larry embraces the Trans-theoretical Approach to counselling which combines Psycho-dynamic, Existential, and Gestalt processes with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. His approach emphasizes an empathetic counselling style but also allows for insight, empowerment, and personal responsibility to drive the change process. He approaches mental health therapy with a healing perspective. All faiths and cultures are welcome.

Larry holds a Master's Degree. He is a graduate of Mount Royal College, Calgary (Business Admin Cert, 1975); Aldersgate College (Bth, 1983); Alliance University and Seminary, (MA, 1995); University of Manitoba (Applied Counselling; Addictions Specialization, 2005); Advanced Coaching (Denver; San Antonio, 2006); He is a member of PACCP.

Qualifications
Years in Practice: 10+ Years
School: Alliance University and Seminary
Year Graduated: 1995
Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists (No. and Province: 293MB05 Manitoba)

Certified Professional Psychotherapist (License # 20140096)

Focus and Expertise

• Anxiety and Mood Disorders
• Addiction Recovery and Relapse Prevention
• Trauma Recovery for Emotional, Physical and Sexual Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (including Battered Women's Syndrome)
• Stress Management and Crisis Intervention
• Adult Children of Alcoholics
• Complicated Grief Counselling
• Mindfulness Therapy (Anxiety and Panic Disorders)
• Families and Couples Counselling ( Emotionally Based Therapy)
• Working With Youth

Associate Therapist: Tom Peters

Tom is right at home in the world of helping people. He has worked with youth groups, families and couples, workplace and education venues. When asked about his calling to the counseling profession he says, ”It’s my curiosity about life, people and the world around me that fuels my passion. I want all people to be on the side of freedom, life and hope.”

*Tom holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology degree from Providence Seminary and is a member of  PACCP
 

 

Focus and Expertise

• Couples and Family Counseling
• Adolescent and Youth Counselling
• Addiction Recovery and Relapse Prevention
• Suicide Prevention and Intervention
• Conflict Resolution
• Anger Management
• Anxiety, Depression and Self-Esteem Issue
• Crisis Intervention and Stress Management