Enchanted Minds Therapy
Empowering Women, Healing Hearts, Transforming Lives
Meet Your Counselor
My approach to care is shaped by resilience, empowerment, connection, and autonomy, helping clients find their voice, and create positive change.
LaRissa McAlphine
LaRissa McAlpine has extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults. She specializes in grief, anxiety, depression, and everyday challenges using evidence-based techniques to foster resilience and personal growth. With over a decade as a school counselor, LaRissa creates supportive environments that empower clients to achieve mental wellness.
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What was your path to becoming a mental health provider?
My journey into mental health counseling was shaped by personal experiences. Growing up with an alcoholic father and navigating my parents’ divorce, I moved across multiple states, learning resilience and the importance of support. As a school counselor for many years I loved being there for my students but I quickly realized that much of my job became centered administrative tasks rather than the meaningful support I wanted to provide. I saw students struggling with issues beyond academics, but I wasn’t able to help in the way they truly needed. That realization is what ultimately led me to take the leap and start my own practice. To create a space where I can offer support to women of all ages.
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What should someone know about working with you?
I strive to create a safe, comfortable, and supportive space where women feel heard, valued, and understood. As a counselor, I am patient, kind, and empathetic—qualities shaped by my experiences as a school counselor, wife, mother, and woman navigating life’s challenges. During the intake process, I take the time to truly listen and understand each client’s unique journey. Progress looks different for everyone, but I focus on helping women build resilience, self-awareness, and practical coping strategies in a judgment-free environment.
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How do you continue learning and building new skills?
I believe that being an effective counselor means committing to lifelong learning and personal growth. I continuously challenge myself to improve—not only as a professional but also in my own life—so I can better support my clients. I attend conferences, participate in continuing education courses, and stay up to date on the latest research in mental health. I also read books on self-awareness, personal development, and therapeutic techniques to deepen my understanding. Most importantly, I practice what I preach, applying these insights to my own life.