Based out of Maryland and South Carolina Hope Larson, M.A., BCPT, MHC, BSP is a Board Certified Trauma Counselor, Board Certified Mental Health Coach, and Member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. She is also a BrainSpotting Practitioner (IT) and her practice is expanding internationally. Hope has been a first responder chaplain and member of the Peer Support teams with law enforcement agencies for almost a decade.

Hope uses a gentle, yet effective approach to tackle the emotional and physical effects of trauma. She is an expert at providing much needed support and tools in an empathetic way to those who desperately need it. Having survived extreme complex trauma herself, she understands the frustration of trying to find a professional to help navigate through the pain when they “just don’t seem to get it”. Hope believes that finding a professional who is specifically trained and certified in trauma, and understands the key components of trauma counseling, coaching, and uses trauma informed approaches to help her clients navigate through the murky waters back into the sunshine and blue happy waters of a healthier, happier life. She she allows her clients space to be able to discover their hidden gifts on their own and guide them to having the tools and confidence they need to overcome their individual trauma. Hope is an excellent advocate and has worked hand in hand with victims and their families who have suffered trauma through extreme critical events. She understands the journey that is trauma recovery – and feels honored to walk alongside those she works with as they navigate what is often difficult and challenging aftermaths.

Hope is a Presidential Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and has the distinction of holding specialized membership in the AACC’s Grief, Crisis and Disaster for members credentialed with expertise in those areas.