Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected can be exhausting. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step! You don’t have to do this alone. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel truly heard, and show up exactly as you are—without judgment or pressure. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depre
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
Welcome. I'm glad you're here.
I'm a Jungian analyst and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 35445) with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life’s complexities, deepen self-understanding, and create more meaningful, connected lives. My private practice is based in Valley Village, Califo
I have always enjoyed helping others and working with diverse individuals! Whether you're dealing with short-term issues, like life transitions, stressors, or relationship difficulties, or more long-term issues, like coping with chronic mental illness, or feeling stuck and unsatisfied in your life, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to ex
***I WILL GET BACK TO YOU WITHIN 24 HOURS***
I work with individuals and couples navigating stress, anxiety, cultural dynamics, trauma, and relationship distress. My approach is rooted in the belief that we work as a team to help you grow and heal. I offer a collaborative and nonjudgmental space where you can come unscripted and raw. Therapy is
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
Do you find yourself feeling irritated and let down in relationships but drawn in at the same time? Do you feel guilty, or like you must be doing something wrong? Perhaps you question yourself and wonder, what do other?s really think of me? Are you experiencing anxiety, tension and fatigue? Perhaps you have found things that provide some distractio
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
Making a decision to start therapy can seem like an overwhelming task. Therapy involves a decision to embark on a journey of vulnerability and an atmosphere of sharing. I appreciate the steps you have taken to begin this journey and offer an environment of deep respect and a sacred space to feel valued and accepted. I provide therapy for individual
When your attempts to feel better about yourself or to calm your nervous system lead to obsessing about what you eat or what you weigh, you're left depleted, disconnected, and frustrated. Small missteps lead to huge feelings of failure and inadequacy. Your family and friends see you as "the strong one," and assume you've got it all
The therapists listed are members of GoodTherapy and pay us a membership fee
which helps support our services. By using this site you signify your assent and agreement to our terms of service.
GoodTherapy
uses cookies to personalize content and ads to provide better services for our users and to analyze our traffic. By
continuing to use this site you consent to our cookies.