WHAT STOPS YOU FROM HAVING THE LIFE YOU WANT? Do you want to feel good about yourself, enjoy your life, and have satisfying relationships with others?
Together, we'll look at who you really are and the relationships you are in. We'll learn about what works, what doesn’t, understand why it’s not working, and help you to change
I use a collaborative approach to therapy to help my clients establish goals. We'll work together to identify your challenges and then devise a balanced solution. I frequently incorporate humor into my approach, as well as nontraditional techniques such as creative arts therapy. I believe an effective therapeutic relationship requires trust, se
Challenges can be overwhelming, but can lead to positive change. This isn't an easy road to go alone. The desire to live with hope, loving relationships and creativity often requires a neutral partner outside of our immediate community. I offer an alliance in which to explore your issues without judgment, knowing compassion, safety and trust ar
I am interested in helping individuals, couples and families cultivate healthier relationships and transform areas needed to strengthen bonds and navigate through life's uncertainty. I enjoy helping people gain access to a more enriched fulfilling life. Prior to earning a Master's in Counseling Psychology, I carried more than 20 years of ex
Ultimately, I’m passionate about supporting you. You choose what intrinsic and extrinsic life experiences you'd prefer to have. Tell me what's not working in your life, what emotions you wish to no longer feel, and what behaviors you'd like to no longer repeat. We'll target, identify & dismantle the cycles that create and main
You help everyone else, but who helps you? Anger, stress, conflict keeping you stuck? As you rise in your profession, you might find fewer people you trust, fewer available mentors to help you deal with the increase in responsibility and stress. And your friends and family may not really understand your challenges. For 30+ years, I've been help
Do you struggle with low self-esteem, shame, or self-judgment? Do you have trouble regulating big emotions? Are you feeling lost, stuck, or miserable? Are you having difficulty accepting your current life circumstances? I am here to help you find a pathway forward, and to guide you towards a life of meaning, joy, and contentment. Life does not have
CLIENT REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS FOR COUPLES THERAPIST Laressa Desmond PhD, LMFT
Welcome! 30 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
Are you feeling emotionally stuck? Are your existing coping skills not feeling effective enough? Do you feel overwhelmed often? You might be thriving in some aspects of your life, but feeling unhappy or unfulfilled in other areas. Well, you're not alone. We all struggle with some level of anxiety, stress, burnout, and other difficult feeling st
Authenticity, self-acceptance, and social justice are the tenets that guide my work as a therapist. Through our work cultivating an affirming and nonjudgemental relationship, and drawing from our lived experiences, I will support you in deconstructing what is causing ongoing distress, help facilitate insight and empowerment, and foster building hea
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