Perhaps you or your child may feel anxious, overwhelmed, shut down, or quick to react. Big feelings might burst out in moments of intensity or stay tucked quietly inside. Sometimes the body tells the story first, such as with tight shoulders, restlessness, a sense of disconnection, or pulling away when comfort is needed. Talking alone isn’t a
Currently accepting new clients! Personal discovery and growth is one of life's greatest challenges but also provides one of life's greatest rewards. As a therapist, my job is to help you navigate this journey. I specialize in integrated, holistic personal and psychological healing. Through my own healing journey to address childhood trauma
I believe that the client is the expert in his or her own life, however, it is frustrating to go to a therapist who continually asks "how does that make you feel?" I care about how you feel, but more importantly, I want to know what you are doing about it. I believe that finding a solution is more important than focussing on the problem.
As a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with over 10 years of experience, I believe that meaningful change happens when you feel truly seen, supported, and empowered. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I meet you where you are while helping you move toward the life you want to live.
I draw from evidence-based thera
True healing happens when you honor the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Her approach is grounded in a humanistic perspective, creating a compassionate space where you can explore your experiences and move toward healing and growth. Whether you’re facing challenges related to complex trauma, women’s issues, or sexual health co
After nearly two decades of sitting with clients who felt stuck, repeating the same anxious patterns, wrestling with trauma responses they understood but couldn’t shift, I went searching for something more. That’s what led me to brainspotting, a powerful brain-body-based therapy that helps move trauma and emotional pain stored deep in t
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’m Desiree Gonzalez, and I believe deeply in your capacity to heal, grow, and move through life’s challenges with strength. My passion for therapy comes from witnessing the resilience people carry—even when they don’t always feel it themselves. I’m here to help you tap into that strength and create meaningful, lasting
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
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