I believe in the strength of the person (s) coming to therapy, and their ability to heal themselves with some guidance. If someone is motivated to find assistance in their journey, then they are already half way through the challenge. My clients come to tell their story, both verbally and through the observance and tracking of the bodily sensatio
I believe that our earliest experiences lay the foundation for our sense of ourselves in relation to others. In my specialty of working with new mothers and their infants, I address the impact of a mother's own attachment experiences on her ideas about herself and motherhood. Dyadic work with mother and infant is valuable especially as I work with
I don't believe that struggling is weak or wrong, it allows us to grow into stronger and more capable people. I think that there are some experiences that hit us a little harder than others and have us needing some support along the way, everyone has conflict and difficulty in their lives at one time or another. I also believe that our emotional c
CLIENT REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS FOR COUPLES THERAPIST Laressa Desmond PhD, LMFT
Welcome! 30 years experience helping Couples in the LA area. My goal is to help you enhance & improve your relationship so that you can leave therapy & live your life. I provide Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling as well as PreMarital Counseling. As a Relationsh
Welcome! As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in Clinical Art Therapy, I am dedicated to assisting individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth. My expertise encompasses a diverse range of topics, including trauma, anxiety, behavioral and emotional difficulties, as well as relationship and family
My approach to treatment is psychodynamic, meaning instead of trying to solve this week’s problem, our work together will focus on the deeper dynamics that manifest as that problem. Together we’ll attempt to work through these underlying issues to provide you with a greater sense of stability, cohesiveness – and most of all a gre
The thought of entering counseling can be intimidating, especially if this is your first time setting foot in a therapist's office. That's why my passion for over 24 years has been to provide an environment where you can feel at ease in the process, be yourself, and work through your challenges in a safe and supportive place.
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I love working with those who are spiritual seekers, who want to grow spiritually as well as psychologically. Love is the greatest source of healing we humans know and one could say that all good therapy is about bringing love to the places that hurt inside of us. My Masters Degree is in Spiritual Psychology and I use a holistic body - mind - spiri
I have served as a psychologist for over 20 years, assisting people with issues such as work stress, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I use a two-pronged approach. I address the specific concerns that brought you to therapy, then implement a therapeutic style compatible with your personality, challenges, and app
Working with people is a huge passion of my counseling agency, and we are excited to work with you. Life can be very stressful, sad, and hard at times, and together we can try and figure out what you as an individual, couple, or family are going through and begin the healing process. A healthy, fulfilled, and enjoyable life is probably a goal for m
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