EASTON, LAKEVILLE, RAYNHAM:Leigh-Ann Larson, Chief Executive Officer of Elevate Counseling Services (https://www.elevate-counseling.com), has joined the faculty of the Department of Counselor Education at Bridgewater State University, where she will teach a graduate level class for aspiring mental health professionals who are in internships throughout the region as a part time instructor.

Larson will lead the class of mental health professionals in their internships and will meet with the students to discuss cases, theories and practice. Larson’s role will also include on-site visits where her students are interning. Students will intern at community mental health agencies, hospitals, and other facilities in the region. 

“I am very eager to begin this process,” Larson said, noting that she currently has a one year contract. “It will be fun to see where this goes. I love mentoring and meeting with students who will become therapists. It will be encouraging to see the best and brightest that will be joining us during this time of mental health crisis for so many.”

She added, “From the students’ perspective, this is a great chance for them to work with someone who has industry experience and can mentor them.”

She is no stranger to Bridgewater State University. The Bridgewater, MA resident earned her Master’s Degree in Education in Mental Health Counseling from Bridgewater State University, as well as her Bachelor’s Degree.

She serves Elevate Counseling Services, which she founded in 2015, as CEO. She oversees a team of 40 administrative and clinical staff, with four brick-and-mortar locations, as well as a strong telehealth program.

Larson  spent the five years prior to the launch of Elevate Counseling Services as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice, and prior to that, spent five years working in Community Mental Health.