"Why can't I get it together"? "It feels like all that I have gone through in my life has made me fearful, frightened, stuck! I need help."
"Am I just stuck being this way because of my trauma?" "Will I ever heal?" "My relationships, me, my job all seem to be in a standstill and I can't get out of this r
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
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
Life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with stress, juggling others' expectations, navigating a major life adjustment, experiencing anxiety, or dealing with self-doubt and low self-esteem. If you'd like to understand what's getting in the way and create a path forward that truly reflects who you are, you're in the r
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
Do you ever feel like you are doing everything right, but something still feels off? You are successful, self-aware, and highly capable, but beneath the surface, you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
I work with high-functioning professionals who are ready for more than just coping. If you are lo
As a therapist, I meet clients where they are emotionally to create a therapeutic bond and assist clients on their journey to inner and outer happiness. Counseling can be an amazing journey within a great therapeutic relationship if clients are willing to do meaningful work. My approach is eclectic, as I draw on a variety of theoretical orientation
Imagine if you could see one professional to take care of all your emotional needs? Think of the time you could save if you didn't have to make separate visits to a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist? Ivy League educated, and well schooled in both psychotherapy and medication management, I know the advantages of a blended approach, and
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
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