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
Growth emerges from life's difficulties; the meaning and narrative we assign is key. I use various therapeutic approaches in a collaborative style to empower athletes, performers, creatives, coaches, parents, and families uncover strengths, enhance performance, and navigate emotional, cognitive, and behavioral hurdles. With a focus on mindfulne
"Sometimes... you need more than a friend...."
I am the founder of a group of very well trained and experienced therapists known as the LA Trauma Therapy Specialists. We have committed our practices to helping women, teens, children, adults, couples and families in coping with trauma and life crises. We deal with women's issues, lif
Many of the problems that bring people to therapy are the result of using defense mechanisms to avoid facing uncomfortable emotions and conflicts. I help patients identify the defense mechanisms that they are using and overcome them so that they can lead better lives. This process is known as intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP), and
Dr. Taji is a licensed psychologist offering compassionate therapy for individuals and couples. She specializes in supporting clients facing severe and persistent mental health challenges, navigating relationship struggles, and healing from trauma. With a deeply empathetic and non-judgmental approach, Dr. Taji creates a safe, welcoming space where
I know how scary it can be when you are facing a problem in your life that you can't solve by yourself. For most of us, reaching out for help is not easy. My approach to therapy centers around the belief that we need CONNECTION in order to heal. This is why most self-help books aren't as effective as they could be. There is a lot of potential good
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
Summer's comin'. And you don't want to get out of bed on a beautiful day.The blinds make it dark inside You can hear people outside, enjoying life. Or you can't stop worrying-stomach churning. ? Panic? Do you have a feeling of doom? Can't even brush your teeth, because you're just moping with depression. You can't
My goals are to empower individuals struggling to make meaning from their lives, and ultimately, helping those who have a desire to embark on the road to feeling better about themselves, and their relationships with others. I am passionate about accompanying individuals on their journey to understand and take ownership of their destructive or dysfu
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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