I believe that we are drawn to what is familiar. Most of us learned as children that we had to behave and think in certain ways to survive in our given environments. This knowledge became our childhood coping skills, which may no longer be constructive as adults. We may unconsciously utilize these coping skills as ways of thinking and feeling about
We all contain a force that strives for self-realization. When we nurture this force, we find positive ways of existing within and experiencing the world around this. We gain the strength necessary to tolerate stress and conflict. Without support, though, we may adopt unhealthy ways of surviving that directly counter how we wish to be.
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As a contemporary psychoanalyst, my treatment approach is to encourage a free flow of thoughts and feelings which we will listen to and come to understand. I offer practical evocative feedback to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing issues. The results are transformational. With compassion and understanding, individuals ar
Early adulthood is full of so many new stressors and life transitions that can be difficult to navigate especially when also dealing with anxiety. Maybe you are experiencing changes in relationships, education and career decisions, developing your identity and sense of self outside your family of origin, or starting a new family. These are all dras
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a NeuroAffective Touch Practitioner . My healing approach is an intergration of psychodynamic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing and Neuro Affective Touch. With the latest science of nervous system regulation and developmental trauma,my gentl
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, families, and individuals. My areas of expertise include working with depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, trauma, divorce, and peer difficulties.
My goal is to guide my patients through therapy by creating a non-judgmental, safe environment. I treat each client as an individual, understand
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
I help people achieve greater insight into their lives. I cultivate an environment in which we can find more options that can lead to new and diverse patterns and experiences. In my approach to helping, we work together to identify old coping mechanisms which are no longer serving you well. I strive to establish a space in which we can safely evalu
As a licensed therapist with over fourteen years of experience I have worked extensively with individuals and families seeking support navigating life challenges. I bring a unique perspective to my practice and provide a nonjudgmental and supportive environment. I work well with clients who are motivated to make improvements in their lives and need
Searching for a new therapist can be a difficult and confusing experience, so I am glad that you have made it this far. Sometimes it can be so overwhelming for people to face their challenges that it is easier to just avoid it all together. So, congratulations on taking this first step and searching. Taking care of your emotional health is such an
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