Life stories are sometimes saturated in trauma, my hope is to help find positive narratives that assist peoples healing through their resilience. My dedication to 'lived in experiences' bridges new beginnings through a journey of strengths. My practice is a general practice for all individuals, couples and families.
Through post-modern m
I am not what happened to me; I am what I choose to become. -Carl Jung
Life’s journey is filled with twists and turns, and therapy can be your ally – offering a transformative experience for your well-being. Whether you’re navigating the intricate dynamics of a relationship, experiencing parenting challenges, or feeling overwhe
I offer individual therapy for adults and teens and couples therapy. I have over 12 years of experience working in the mental health and treatment field in various capacities. I have extensive experience providing both group and individual therapy to people struggling with substance abuse, behavioral addictions, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety.
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.
I offer
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
My 40 years of practice as a family physician has given me insight and experience in helping my patients work through many difficult life situations to discover solutions and find more peace and joy in their lives. I hope we can work together to help you understand yourself better and to transform your suffering into living a deeper more meaningful
CLIENT REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS FOR COUPLES THERAPIST Laressa Desmond PhD, LMFT
Welcome! 32 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
Pronouns: she they
It's time to finally find a therapist who understands the depth of your queer experience.
Maybe you:
+ Are looking for support in exploring your queer identity
+ Need support figuring out how to come out to your loved ones or community
+ Want to process your trauma related to your queer experience, such as trauma
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
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