Associate Therapists

Andrea Halwas Larsen, PhD, is a Counselling Therapist and a Registered Expressive Arts Therapy Consultant and Educator. She joined the Juno House team in 2015 utilizing expressive arts to assist clients to find emotional connection and authentic meaning in their life experiences. She works from the family focused model at Juno House and believes that interpersonal neurobiology, attachment and emotion focused therapy are the root to helping girls and their families heal. She is the Education Coordinator and facilitates educational presentations teaching aspects of the Juno House Therapeutic Model. 

Andrea has been using the creative arts in therapeutic and rehabilitative work with youth and their families since 2007. She has worked for various social service agencies and health services specializing within pediatric and adolescent mental health and education. Andrea holds a BA (Honours), a MFA, and a Doctorate from the University of Calgary with a combined specialization in Psychology, Drama, and Nursing. Andrea’s doctoral work focused on the therapeutic and experiential affect of drama in grief and loss. Andrea has completed her Level 2 Expressive Arts Therapy Certification as well as her EMDR Certification, and is trained in EFFT. Andrea’s approach is attachment focused and she works with girls and their parents to ensure parents develop a more coherent understanding of themselves and their children. 

 Rooted in neuroscience and the creative arts, Andrea strongly believes in the power of experiential connection as a way to heal, improve family communication, and develop a stronger sense of self. She considers building trust, connection, and authenticity as key to supporting girls and their families grow and strengthen. As a photographer and a playwright, Andrea sees the creative arts as a powerful tool to foster confidence, resiliency, and emotional expression. Andrea’s focus is to help girls develop a deeper and more authentic way of being and to truly become who they are.

For intake enquiries, please phone or email Lois Sapsford, Director