Qualifications

• College: Clark University Worcester, MA
• Graduate School: Assumption University, Worcester, MA
• Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor in CT and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in State of MA.
• Certifications 2: Cognitive Behavioral-Therapy, Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and most recently Larisa has obtained Certification in Psychosocial Oncology
• Year Joined Med. Staff: 2013
• Personal Interests: Traveling, Languages, Exploration of Ethnic Foods, Cooking, Nature, Cycling, Tennis, Yoga, Mindfulness, learning, and spending time with my family and friends.
• Biography:

  Larisa Zukic-Halilovic is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who earned her undergraduate degree from Clark University in Worcester, MA, and her graduate degree from Assumption University, also in Worcester. She holds certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and most recently, Psychosocial Oncology. 

  Larisa has been a member of the medical staff since 2013 and brings extensive experience and compassion to her work. She is passionate about trauma-informed treatment with children and has experience in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders along with treating high risk youth with integration of DBT skills to improve well-being or quality of life.  

  In addition to her clinical work, Larisa leads monthly cancer support groups through the LIVESTRONG® program at the YMCA in partnership with the Day Kimball Health Oncology Department.