Solstice West is pleased to announce that Erica Fe Larsen, AMFT, M.A., has joined its clinical team as a Primary Therapist. With over two decades of experience rooted in trauma- and attachment-based modalities, Erica brings a dynamic, growth-oriented approach uniquely suited to the needs of adolescent girls and families.
Erica began her professional journey in outpatient nursing before earning a Master's degree in Health Education and Promotion, with a focus on nonprofit leadership. She later pursued a second Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, motivated by a profound commitment to providing sustainable, meaningful care to youth and families.
Erica joined Solstice after being impressed by staff's commitment and engagement, even after years of work: "At Solstice, what impressed me most was the cultureclinicians who've been here a decade or more, still deeply engaged, without cynicism. That's rare."
Her clinical approach is anchored in trauma and attachmentinformed therapy. She holds advanced training in Intrinsic Coaching, Integrative Processing Technique, neurofeedback, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and hypnotherapy. In addition to her therapeutic leadership in private practice and youth residential settings, she currently leads a research study on the effectiveness of the Integrative Processing Technique and is preparing to publish her findings.
SolsticeWest's student profile highlights a commitment to supporting teen girls and nonbinary students ages 1318 who struggle with depression, trauma, attachment challenges including addictions, selfesteem issues, impulsivity, and selfharm, among other concerns. Erica's expertise in traumainformed practices, IFS, and family systems makes her an exceptional match for Solstice's relational and strengthsbased model.
Dr. TJ Rowden, Clinical Director at Solstice West, remarked, "We are thrilled to welcome Erica to our clinical team. Her training in IFS, traumainformed care, and innovative modalities like Integrative Processing will be invaluable in supporting our students' and families' emotional healing. Erica's approach aligns seamlessly with our mission to develop Excellence in Relationships, Influence, Character, and Health; empowering teens to become the heroes of their own stories."
Erica's background in nonprofit leadership and her passion for mentoring adolescents were inspired by her early work serving youth in counseling and leadership roles. Her personal journeyrooted in building compassionate connections, supporting families, and fostering healingresonates deeply with Solstice's focus on relationshipbased transformation.
At Solstice West, students benefit from a fully accredited academic program, multimodal therapy, comprehensive adventure and equine programming, and a therapeutic environment designed to support clinical healing while fosteringcommunity and relational skills. Solstice's team specializes in addressing the complex mental health needs of adolescent girls, offering a small caseload structure that fosters trust, community, and individualized attention.
Erica's collaborative style, coupled with her innovative therapeutic approaches and research background, is poised to strengthen Solstice's capacity to support teens in overcoming emotional and relational struggles, reclaiming their strengths, and navigating their path to healing and academic progress.
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About Solstice West RTC:
Solstice West RTCis a residential treatment center for teen girls and teens assigned female at birth that has helped hundreds of struggling families on their journey to solving issues like trauma, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Solstice West, located in Layton, Utah, offers a specialized, clinically intensive program based on the specific needs of each student. At Solstice, teens discover their full potential. For additional information on Solstice, please visitsolsticertc.comor call 866-278-3345.