I believe that all human beings possess the capacity to heal, grow and thrive. I work with individuals and couples to help them identify their strengths and abilities to deepen their connection with themselves and with others. I believe that all human beings have unique stories and experiences and I truly have interest in hearing and understanding
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
Life has a tendency to throw curve balls our way and it is up to us to figure out what to do with them. Sometimes this comes naturally and other times it feels forced. When you are feeling overwhelmed, overworked, tired or completely alone there is little that will have the same impact as proper support. Whether facing depression, anxiety, relation
We are a group psychotherapy practice offering telehealth therapy for California residents. Our team is made up of licensed and registered associate therapists with a variety of different specialties, training, strengths, styles, and identities. We work with individuals and couples on issues of sex and intimacy, security, attachment, trauma, non-mo
Hi! My name is Sheron Gershelis and I’m here to help you through your current stress and anxiety
I can tell that you’re going through a lot right now. Your job is overwhelming you and even though you like it or you need it, you just feel like you can’t keep going on this way. You feel run down and dragged out and no matter what y
My life experiences introduced me to a multitude of diverse cultural learning opportunities that are incorporated in the clinical work. I gravitate mostly towards the Psychodynamic and Positive psychology theories, tailoring my approach individually in order to enable clients to strive on their positive and creative energy, discover and develop the
For over thirty years, I have enjoyed assisting clients in working through a range of problems including anxiety and depression, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, career concerns, life transitions, and creative blocks. My style is integrative and I tailor my approach to the specific needs of each client. I specialize in working with couples w
It's completely normal to have concerns about your sexuality, even if they might feel uncommon. In this country, discussions about sexuality can still be seen as sensitive, and this is true even in cities like Los Angeles, where diverse expressions of identity can sometimes face stigma. Remember, it's essential to find confidence and comfor
"What's wrong with me? I should have this figured out by now!" But no matter what you tell yourself, you can't break free from the stress that's draining you. It pulls your energy in every direction, never caring that there’s only one of you. Meanwhile, your mind is radio-fixed on what could go wrong if you make a mistake,
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
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