About the Author

Larissa De Michiel is an itinerate minister, author and coach currently undertaking post graduate studies in counselling. She has over 20 years of secular coaching experience, a Bachelor in Theology, and has served in governance with Alphacrucis University College. Larissa was a pastor at Horizon Church from 2008 until 2020 when, along with her husband and daughters, felt led into the next adventure. They now reside on the sunny Tweed Coast of Australia and continue to be passionately involved in the local church and community.

Reviews

This is a healthy and engaging read on anxiety. Larissa's insight, through lived experience, is like oxygen to the soul. Her open, transparent and vulnerable approach gives us the tools and most importantly the hope, that no matter where we are today, God can help us find our true north.
Pastor Ross Abraham Chairman of International Network of Churches Lead Pastor Elevation Church Australia


Anxiety prevents many from finishing their beautiful and unique life story. Here in her book, Larissa gives clear strategies to assist in conquering those anxieties that try to hold a person back from fulfilling their true life's purpose. Thank you, Larissa, for such a real and courageous book.
Elder Pastor Sandra Dumas Senior Pastor of Ganggalah Church & 5 Stones Indigenous Leadership ACC National Indigenous Initiate Leader


De Activate Anxiety is one of those books that is raw, real and packed full of revelation for the searching heart and mind. This book is a must read for all ages and will arm them with effective tools to navigate life. This is a brilliant piece of work and a wonderful tool that is going to help so many people.
Pastors Brad and Kim Otto Senior Pastor's of COH Church, Gold Coast ACTS National Leadership Team

If you struggle with anxiety, you will find a friend in this book. I own a few books on the subject, but this one is different. It is both a personal story, a practical resource, highly informative and deeply spiritual. I found the book profound and readable, all at the same time. Larissa shares her own mental health journey with such honesty and vulnerability, yet is highly conscious of you the reader, serving you at every step of the way. I got the strong impression that my journey and my freedom actually mattered to her. That's quite an achievement." Vicki Simpson Minister, conference speaker and coach C3 SYD Church, Oxford Falls, Sydney


Larissa De Michel has poured her life and experience into this book. She provides key ideas and strategies for overcoming anxiety based on the Bible that emphasise Spirit-filled living. Those facing similar struggles can be enriched from her healing journey learn practical strategies for their own lives.
Rev Dr Jacqueline Grey Professor of Biblical Studies Alphacrucis University College