Teletherapy for West Los Angeles, CA

I understand you are struggling right now. You may be feeling anxious and/or depressed. Dysfunctional patterns of behavior may be affecting your job, your relationship or marriage, as well as your overall self-esteem. You want to understand why you do what you do, and are looking for effective tools to change the behaviors that either no longer work for you, or perhaps never did. By empathically exploring the "why am I the way that I am" questions in a safe environment, we will look to find some answers that will help enable you to battle and place your critics and demons in their proper place going forward.

Are you struggling with issues of self esteem, anxiety, depression or fears? Perhaps you are having issues with a relationship. Maybe your past as well as present issues are keeping you in confusion. You may feel that you are walking around and looking for clarity. If you are stuck in a nowhere job and can't seem to prioritize what the most important issues are that would clarify things . All these things are separate and yet alike because they are keeping you from true happiness and success. these are fairly typical reasons people seek out therapy and are usually quite workable.

My specialties include marital problems, depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, women's issues, parenting, crisis management, trauma-related cases such as domestic violence, physical or sexual abuse and many other issues. I am committed to helping my clients feel better and make changes easily, and I have the skills and passion to assist you in making better decisions. I am bilingual in Spanish. I can offer my services in the office (during Covid only telehealth), via Skype, via phone or in the comfort of your home or office. Available all day of the week.

My private practice assists individuals in the context of their relationships, feelings, and desires and how it impacts how they can live their lives as authentically as possible. I treat people who want to make peace with themselves and cherish their lives.

I provide a safe and compassionate environment to support you in your life journey and its many challenges. Through our work together you will develop a deeper understanding of yourself, which will allow you to navigate the murky waters of life, manage transitions, and live a life filled with meaning. Together we will explore your true nature and I will support you to find more comfort in your life by teaching you tools to overcome obstacles to your emotional well-being. Our collaboration will allow you to move through the more challenging times in your life with a greater sense of ease. I work with adults, teens, and adolescents.

If the old coping strategies have stopped working, or worse, are becoming self-destructive, reaching out for help can be a daunting but ultimately liberating step toward growth and healing. My communication style is direct, but equally warm, empathic, and relatable. I have been practicing for 25 years and am well trained to work with both youth & adults in both short-term behavioral skills-based treatment models as well as longer-term supportive psychotherapy. I have worked in both the private and non profit sectors as a clinician, clinical supervisor of intern therapists, Family Program Director, and Clinical Consultant.

“I have a deep belief in treating the whole human being and not just the symptom whether it be physical, psychological or spiritual. Both my skill as a therapist and my knowledge of East/ West Psychology aids me in providing essential knowledge and techniques for clients to affect change. I have been in the fields of therapy and mindfulness meditation for the last 20 years and in that time I have focused on integrating what works for those clients I have served. My work is informed by over two decades of exploration into the heart and mind. From the monasteries of Asia to the lecture halls of cutting edge American Universities.

PreMarital Couples Therapist, 30 yrs, Laressa Desmond, PhD, MFT. Evenings & Sundays available upon request. I specialize in PreMarital Counseling. My sessions have a safe & optimistic atmosphere. Our sessions will be relaxed, informative & non judgmental. We'll focus on your particular needs as well as the Pillars of Successful Relationships. Learn emotional & psychological skills needed to create a resilient, lasting marriage. We can solve current struggles as well as prepare for the future. I have a large, website dedicated to PreMarital Counseling, how it works, how long it takes, costs & what you can expect.

Are you looking for a more fulfilling life? In my life coaching and therapy sessions, I am here to guide you to connect with your values, and to experience joy in your life (again). We can focus on topics such as relationships, anxiety, career, depression, ADHD, and Autism. Through convenient Zoom sessions, I create an environment, so you can be yourself, get insight, and gain tools. As an empathic person and mother, I will bring my authentic self and compassion for people to sessions.

No matter who you are, modern life requires that you juggle many roles and responsibilities, in limited amounts of time. Feeling like you're constantly behind and trying to catch up contributes to feelings of anxiety, which left unchecked can turn into depression and unhealthy patterns of coping. I help clients take control of their emotional lives by setting boundaries and discovering their inner strength to make new choices. My goal is to replace feelings of abandonment, anger, loneliness, and loss with hope.

For over 13 years, Love Thyself Social Services Inc. has served the minority community through community outreach by providing the necessity of support to those who are neglected, underserved, and in need of psychosocial healing. By working to eliminate psychosocial barriers and support healing, we eagerly strive toward timely intervention for both the individual and family. We help individuals and families of all ethnicities and background to achieve mental stability and awareness of self.

Therapy is designed to tailor to the individual. Your problem is not too big or too small. You do not need a "real" reason or a "good" reason to seek therapy. If you are searching for a therapist, you have decided something in your life is not working the way you want it to. Give yourself permission to find out what that is and begin imagining how your life could change.

I'd love to help you become the best of yourself. Together we create a safe space to expand the resources you already have to create change. Our focus is on the present day challenges reflecting earlier disruptions. We update old patterns of behavior to ground you in today's possibilities for greater satisfaction. My experience as a somatic therapist can help you to recognize the resources that already exist in your body. People I work with often suffer from relationship problems, low self esteem, shame, anxiety, depression, PTSD. I enjoy being fully present with you so you can be fully present with yourself.

Beginning therapy can be a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the best life possible⎯⎯no matter what challenges you may be facing. I understand that when trying to cope with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, heartbreak, and/or relationship struggles, you can feel overwhelmed, sad, and alone. I can help you with those feelings because I am a therapist who can relate to your problems, and may have experienced what you may be facing right now. My aim is to get to know each clients' unique story and assist them in making better choices to improve the quality of their lives.

You will not experience the silent treatment. I am a board certified psychotherapist providing evidence based skills made for individuals and couples. We can develop a plan to improve relationships, difficult situations, depression, anxiety, and career issues. It is now known what makes a successful relationship. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and research based on John Gottman, couples can ease into conversations and move their discussions from disappointment to growth. Individuals, couples can gain the skills to re-position their thoughts and feelings to create a better place for themselves in this world.

I am an entertainment industry specialist who helps professional screenwriters, directors, producers, musicians, and other creatives overcome challenges that are holding them back from living the lives they want and doing what they love. I use a variety of treatment approaches and will create a personalized treatment plan that is tailor-made to suit you.

Providing Therapy, Counseling and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for anxiety. depression, trauma, life transitions. I can help you manage problems and renew hopes and dreams. You may be dealing with conflicting emotions, disappointed that family or friends have failed to listen, understand or validate your experience. Providing deeper understanding can help to decrease emotional distress and increase peace of mind. You deserve to live a life filled with kindness, hope and love. Reach out to begin the journey of Self discovery.

Are you overwhelmed? Need some relief? In online sessions, we'll explore what's working and what's not, so that we can come up with a plan together. I offer creative and practical tools to help you get a handle on the situation, find solutions and learn to respond to difficulties in new and effective ways. In a supportive, understanding and compassionate environment, you will learn new ways to express yourself, gain perspective, solve problems, and create change. Ready to feel different? Call for a free consultation.

Whether deeply hurting or just looking to “up your game” in life, I help you to discover how you can “lose your temper” not just with anger but with any feelings. I help you learn to better regulate your emotions. All feelings have good purposes and messages if we can but learn to notice and respond to them early. With mindfulness techniques I help you to center in your feelings in a true happiness and love which helps you to navigate life with InSpired Focus.