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
Life has a tendency to throw curve balls our way and it is up to us to figure out what to do with them. Sometimes this comes naturally and other times it feels forced. When you are feeling overwhelmed, overworked, tired or completely alone there is little that will have the same impact as proper support. Whether facing depression, anxiety, relation
My life experiences introduced me to a multitude of diverse cultural learning opportunities that are incorporated in the clinical work. I gravitate mostly towards the Psychodynamic, Attachment and Positive psychology theories, tailoring my approach individually in order to enable clients to strive on their positive and creative energy, discover and
I have counseled children as well as adults, couples, and parents for over 17 years, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in SC and CA. I'll help you deal with depression, anxiety, ADHD, nurture your communication skills within your relationships, and help you develop stronger parenting skills. I draw from a variety of theories, a
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck — unsure how to move forward, even though they’re trying hard to keep it together. Some are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-worth. Others are dealing with perfectionism, ADHD, imposter syndrome, or relationship stress. Thera
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
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY31363) providing Individual, Family and Couples psychotherapy in a private practice setting in both West Los Angeles & Glendale. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults & adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral, emotional disturbance, relationship, and family dilemmas. I provi
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
I offer individual therapy for adults and teens and couples therapy. I have over 12 years of experience working in the mental health and treatment field in various capacities. I have extensive experience providing both group and individual therapy to people struggling with substance abuse, behavioral addictions, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety.
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