Melissa Larson

Melissa Larson is an experienced Child and Family Therapist at Polara Health since January 2012, specializing in family and child therapy as well as intensive out-patient case management. Prior roles include Disability Case Manager at New Horizons Disability Empowerment Center from September 2009 to December 2011, and Behavioral Health Technician at Mingus Mountain Academy from January 2001 to June 2005, where supervision of adolescent females and facilitation of counseling sessions were key responsibilities. Earlier in the career, Melissa served as a Women's Advocate at Tubman Family Alliance from September 1999 to December 2000, supporting victims of domestic violence and providing crisis management. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, and Human Relations from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and Psychology from Mercer University.