Virtual anxiety and trauma therapy in Virginia and Ohio
Therapy for the Parts of you That are Ready for Something Different
Trauma-informed therapy to help you feel more grounded, connected, and at home in yourself.
You may understand why you feel the way you do and still find yourself caught in familiar patterns. Maybe you overthink, shut down, feel overwhelmed by emotions, or struggle to move beyond terrible past experiences that you just can’t shake, not matter how much time has passed.
You don't have to figure it all out on your own.
Sometimes, knowing why you feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck isn't enough to change how you feel. You may have developed ways of coping that once helped you get through difficult experiences but now leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, or frustrated with yourself. You might find yourself repeating relationship patterns, struggling with self-criticism, or feeling as though a part of you is holding you back. Therapy offers a space to slow down, get curious about these experiences, and begin working with yourself rather than against yourself.
My approach is rooted in memory reconsolidation, the brain’s natural ability to update old emotional memories and beliefs when we experience something new. Using a combination of EMDR therapy and parts work, we do less aimless talking and more targeted, experiential work that helps you actually process and change what’s keeping you stuck.
You might like working with me if you find yourself:
Struggling with the impact of trauma. This might show up as challenges in relationships, negative self-beliefs, hypervigilence, avoidance, or anxiety.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or worried.
Knowing things intellectually, like you’re good enough, but not feeling like it’s true. This gap can be one of the most frustrating things to experience.
Repeating patterns that aren’t aligned with your values or the life you want to live. This can look like prioritizing achievement when a part of you knows you’d rather spend more time with the people you care about than at work.
Struggling to navigate relationships/attachment challenges. This might show up as struggles with trust, fears of abandonment, or feeling like it’s not okay to express your wants or needs.
Beating yourself up over every little thing. This might look like a lot of self-criticism, unkind self-talk, and thought spirals after you do or say something.
Prioritizing the needs of others at the expense of your own well-being. This might look like being a yes person and having way too much on your plate or feeling really uncomfortable with the thought of disappointing others.
Struggling with all the challenging emotions life transitions can bring up (break-ups, moves, job changes, etc.).
Like being in the comfort of your own space.
In therapy with me, we often:
Use evidence-based trauma therapies, like EMDR, to reduce the distress of traumatic/painful memories.
Explore the protective functions of challenging or frustrating patterns you’d like to change.
Update old learnings and beliefs that are no longer helpful.
Do experiential work (include the mind and body) to align how you think with how you truly feel.
Increase your ability to offer yourself kindness and self-compassion.
Explore how early relationships impact your attachment patterns and current day relationships.
Identify practical skills and exercises for you to use in your life outside of therapy to better manage difficult experiences and emotions.
Identify your values and explore how to create a more values-aligned life.
Laugh, even in hard sessions.
Hannah Larter (she/her), LCSW/LISW
MSW from VCU BA from UNC-CH
Hi, I’m Hannah Larter (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering virtual therapy to adults in Virginia and Ohio. Over the past decade, I’ve enjoyed supporting clients in a variety of settings, including non-profits, schools, and outpatient therapy practices. Across all of these roles, I’ve been proud of my commitment to building strong, trusting relationships and helping people make meaningful, lasting change.
As a trauma-informed and EMDR-trained therapist, I specialize in working with adults navigating the impact of trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is grounded in self-compassion, insight-building, and practical tools that support emotional resilience and healing. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand yourself, shift unhelpful patterns, and move toward the life you want.
As a Social Worker, social justice matters to me. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, committed to racial justice, and am an advocate for body autonomy. I believe that therapy should include and embrace your identity and lived experiences.
In my free time, you’ll likely find me watching food-centered shows (I’m a big Top Chef and Chef’s Table fan), playing—unfortunately mediocre—pickleball, or planning my next travel adventure.
If you think you may like to work together, contact me here, to set up a free, 15-min phone consultation!
