Feeling overwhelmed by work stress, burnout, or compulsive screen use? I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate from Pasadena who works with high-demand professionals—including physicians—and their partners. I help clients restore balance, strengthen relationships, and address tech addiction, OCD, and anxiety. Together, we&rs
We all carry the wisdom we need to heal. Sometimes, we need the right guidance to access it. With a compassionate, multi-faceted approach, you can work through trauma, reconnect with your inner wisdom, strengthen your self-awareness, and build emotional resilience to help negotiate life’s challenges. Healing begins when your mind, body, and s
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
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Navigating the ups and downs of pregnancy, postpartum, or challenges like infertility can feel overwhelming and deeply personal. I’m here to walk with you every step of the way, offering support and understanding as you go through this journey.
I find great fulfillment in walking alongside people as they
I use a relational and eclectic approach to therapy. My style is engaging and collaborative so that you feel fully supported in your process. I will provide insights and interpretations to best assist you in growing and moving forward. I want all may clients to feel that they have real takeaways from our sessions.
I work with clients trying
The thought of entering counseling can be intimidating, especially if this is your first time setting foot in a therapist's office. That's why my passion for over 24 years has been to provide an environment where you can feel at ease in the process, be yourself, and work through your challenges in a safe and supportive place.
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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
Do you wish to obtain more clarity and strength as to your gender expression? I might be what you’re looking for. I have years of experience successfully assisting individuals with unique gender identities and expressions find their voice and live from their truth more consistently as well as peacefully. You are more beautiful than you know;
I take a directive, compassionate, client-led approach to help clients uncover their intuitive truth, develop their creativity, and navigate complex emotions. I work with creatives and neurodivergent clients to help build careers and relationships that support their unique needs. I work with industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and people looking
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
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