At its core, my approach to psychotherapy is three-pronged:
1. It is centered around the exploration and discussion of the full range of your emotions. I help you gain a more felt and embodied experience of your emotions (rather than one solely based on intellect or insight), which in turn, can facilitate greater spontaneity, flexibility, creativ
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.
My clients
I help you get to know yourself better. Working with deep compassion and understanding, clients often find healing through enhancing their strengths and exploring new ways of being. My work is effective with adults, couples, families, and adolescents. I'm particularly passionate about working with people who possess the courage to live lifestyl
"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
Pain of any kind can be debilitating, all-consuming and can lead to feeling overwhelmed, stuck or paralyzed. You may feel that it may never go away, that things will never change or an overall sense of hopelessness. If you are reading this, chances are that you have experienced some form of pain in your life. Pain appears as addiction, chronic illn
Hi, there! I am passionate about helping individuals and couples thrive in their closest relationships with spouses, partners, family, and friends. My hope is that therapy will be a positive and empowering experience for you. When you schedule a session with me, I will provide you with tools to shape your relationship dynamics, as well as offer emp
Life stressors are very high for many people these days. If you are seeking to make sense of why you feel and think the way you do, please feel free to reach out to me. In the first session, I will focus on building a connection with you to understand the reasons for your suffering and work together to help you feel better. Most clients feel a shif
I’m Desiree Gonzalez, and I believe deeply in your capacity to heal, grow, and move through life’s challenges with strength. My passion for therapy comes from witnessing the resilience people carry—even when they don’t always feel it themselves. I’m here to help you tap into that strength and create meaningful, lasting
Maybe, you’ve struggled to shape your identity. You’ve challenged societal expectations, rejected toxic dynamics, and forged a path that truly reflects who you are.
But despite your progress, there’s still a sense of incompleteness. There’s a feeling that maybe people don’t understand you, and there’s a contin
I'm interested in your life story thus far. As your therapy journey begins, it's helpful to consider being open-minded to get the most out of each session. I've found honesty and vulnerability lay the foundation to building a new freedom. Yes, I realize this is challenging, so let's take our time (baby steps) and see where the cur
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.