LARISSA HARING

Larissa Haring has worked with young children and families for 25 years. Working as a childcare center teacher/administrator and a public preschool teacher has led to her passion to understand child development and challenging behavior. She has been working under the direction of Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to provide professional development in the areas of early childhood social/emotional development, Autism and language delays and behavior management. Haring’s understanding of developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and early childhood trauma has complimented her offerings of professional development and current consultation with educators, caregivers, and the community. With a background in both education and mental health, Haring is a wonderful resource to help bridge the two worlds together.

Larissa is certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and accredited in over 15 options of Triple P: Positive Parenting Program in addition to many prevention-based curriculums and interventions. 

A mother of six children, ranging from the ages of 12 to 20, Haring enjoys her free time with her family.

Haring has a Bachelor of Science degree in education, specific to mild/moderate disabilities K –12, with additional coursework in early childhood from Kent State University and a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Malone University, which led her to becoming a licensed professional clinical counselor. She is also a licensed Ohio certified prevention consultant through the Ohio chemical dependency board and a certified early childhood mental health consultant.

Fun facts about Larissa:

Favorite ice cream: Chocoholic Peanut Butter Ripple from Handel’s!

Favorite pizza: Kraus’ double crust

Her favorite children’s book: No Matter What by Debi Gliori

Hobbies: Planning for the next adventure; Cedar Point, Disney, Beaches, or then next backyard party.