I work from the intention of helping my clients achieve healthy, meaningful relationships with themselves and others in their lives. I take the time to gain the trust of my clients and I work to be an ally as they confront the challenges life presents. Most importantly to this therapeutic collaboration is empathy and compassion for the feelings tha
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
Is your life on a satisfying path? Are your relationships working the way you want them to? Do you take good care of yourself? Through compassionate listening, searching questions and practical ideas, together we can get you heading in the right direction. We can reduce pain and anxiety, clarify your choices, examine the forces that drive you, and
I believe therapy should be a safe space where someone in need of help can express themselves without being judged. Eliminating behaviors and beliefs that no longer serve you can help you grow. I use a range of approaches tailored to your needs, assisting you to develop skills and tools that nurture your growth. I use a blend of humanistic and co
I believe we all want a sense of well-being and centeredness, no matter where we are in our lives or what our circumstances are. Often we come from or are in the midst of contexts, be they familial, ethnic, religious, career-based, or relational, that outline who we "should" be, and the conflict between who we "should" be and who we authentically
Are you struggling to handle a recent change in your life? Sometimes life's challenges are difficult to cope with on our own. A caring, trusted, and competent therapist can help you move beyond challenges, cope with new changes, and grow as a person. This growth can help improve your relationships with family, friends, and co-workers and boost your
Life is a journey full of ups, downs, and forks in the road, which can bring about stress, anxiety, depression, and an overall feeling of helplessness. Most of the time, it’s easy to navigate on our own, but quite often a licensed psychotherapist is needed to restore balance and provide you with the necessary tools to rebuild and/or redirect
Life can present challenges that take two to process and understand. I believe a good therapeutic relationship is a dynamic conversation that can change your perspective and positively impact your everyday life. I offer a trained empathic ear, an inquisitive mind, and a safe environment to explore your thoughts and feelings about whatever is troubl
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’re carrying more than anyone really sees. On the outside, you’re showing up. On the inside, you might feel tired, disconnected, or unsure how much longer you can keep doing things this way.
You don’t have to keep holding it all alone.
When we work together, my rol
You know something isn't working.
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you don't want it to, or you're stuck in a cycle of anxiety that you'
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