Have you noticed a lack of connections in your life? Does a past trauma keep invading your present despite your best efforts? Have you experienced a loss that you still grieve? Stress over countless things? Pregnancy or parenting experience not been what you expected? If this sounds like you, I believe you may benefit from treatment I provide.
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In my practice as a therapist I use the research on what works to help my clients get the outcomes they want: better relationships, managed anxiety, less depression, and more control over life. I pursued a few paths in life before my career in mental health. I studied Modern Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I worked for years
I value and enjoy working collaboratively to help you identify and overcome obstacles to inner calm, peace, and happiness. My approach is integrative and customized to address each individual client’s life circumstances, needs, and wishes. Client-centered, our work together can embrace advanced evidenced-based treatments, as well as explore h
So you want to go to therapy because you keep hearing from everyone and their dog that it really works and can make you "feel better" or "unstuck". Problem is, you have very little idea what therapy actually is and are hesitant about talking to a stranger and telling them things about yourself that you think are (for lack of a bette
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
As research indicates that the most important factor in psychotherapy may be the alliance between client and therapist, it makes sense why any individual, couple, or family would reflect heavily on this aspect of their search.
Whether short-term or longer-term goals, the results include improved insight, increased awareness, better behavior patt
Relationships can be a source of love, or can cause pain, longing, and consume your time and attention. You may be unsure about staying, have repeated conflicts, or feel you're not getting the love or respect you want. You may not know the cause of your problem, anxiety, or depression, or wonder where your passion went. Perhaps you don't have the f
Whether you are going through a difficult transition or just feeling stressed and unhappy in your personal life, I am here to go through the journey with you. My hope is to help individuals find the strength within themselves. I work with individuals to help them increase coping skills with everyday stressors and challenges. I provide therapeutic s
As a therapist, I work to create a safe and secure environment where in each session, the world can slow down and together we can compassionately explore, understand, and transform behaviors, thoughts, and patterns that may be holding you back from ultimately living the life you want to live. My style as a therapist is warm and challenging, direct
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