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Larsen Barnds, LCMFT, LMFT
Kansas
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - relationships and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment and EFT focus
- Works with grief
About Larsen
Larsen Barnds is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Kansas with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, stress, anxiety, and related struggles. Larsen emphasizes practical steps clients can take to change patterns that cause pain or get in the way of relationships.
He approaches therapy using methods that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based approaches, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential therapy. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, trying different responses, and building clearer ways of connecting with others. Larsen treats both emotional and practical problems, such as grief, eating concerns, addictions, and anger.
His work also addresses topics like gender dysphoria, first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, multicultural concerns, and issues that affect LGBT people. Larsen frames clients as the experts on their lives and helps them use their strengths to move forward. He keeps language direct and concrete so people know what to expect from session to session.
People who prefer structured, problem-focused therapy tend to find his style useful. He helps set clear goals and tracks small changes over time. That practical focus supports work on parenting, career decisions, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and intimacy questions.
To begin, Larsen asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Larsen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. CBT work often includes brief exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments you can use between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and practice actions that align with what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based work and Emotionally-Focused Therapy look at patterns in close relationships and focus on changing interaction cycles that cause distance or conflict.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Larsen discusses methods with each person and adjusts strategies based on goals and preferences. He explains options in straightforward terms and helps set measurable steps so clients can see progress week to week.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with him about what will work best for meeting times and the practical details of sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, and related issues such as grief and addictions.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and test different ways of responding. Sessions include practical exercises to change patterns that maintain distress.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of professional experience helping people with relational and emotional difficulties and has worked across a range of focus areas including first responder issues and multicultural concerns.
Which credentials and location apply?
He holds KS LCMFT and MO LMFT credentials and practices from Kansas.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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