Therapists in West Los Angeles, CA

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.

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.

I am J. Dumas, I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and LPCC. I’m from New Orleans, La and have traveled all over the world learning about different cultures and practices.

Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.

If your goals or dreams have drifted, seem out of reach, or you just feel stuck, I can help navigate you to a better understanding of yourself for permanent change. I learn to speak your individual language, to help and coach you to live a more manageable and meaningful life. I take a goal-oriented approach to psychotherapy. My innovative techniques help to empower patients to learn the tools and strategies they need to navigate through life challenges. I will assist you in defining achievable goals and will help you learn simple, understandable procedures that will become second nature to help you reach those goals.

30 years providing... Couples Therapy... Marriage Counseling.... PreMarital Counseling. When good love slides into bad patterns I can help you communicate, reduce anger & improve intimacy. It's frustrating when love gets out of sync. Learn how to diffuse resentments, lower tensions & solve problems together more smoothly. Need to rejuvenate your connection? We'll work together as you reduce arguments, increase cooperation & stop power struggles. Sessions are a safe, neutral atmosphere designed to reduce your stress & distractions, allowing you to focus on what's important to you & your partner.

As humans, we tend to shy away from pain. In order to heal the pain, we must first acknowledge it. When we take a closer look at our pain, a number of emotions can emerge. In therapy, I will provide a safe space for you to experience emotions and memories that are difficult to face alone. In session, clients experience me as attentive, compassionate, and authentic. By exploring and asking questions about your experiences, I will help you create a strong sense of self-awareness that will help you navigate life difficulties more effectively.

I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome challenges, improve their relationships, and achieve lasting, significant change. Within a compassionate environment, I guide clients through life's transitions, offering essential support, coping mechanisms, and a secure environment to examine emotions and objectives. Recognizing the distinctiveness of each person's journey, we can collaboratively move through these changes with resilience, grace and a bit of humor. I tailor sessions to meet the needs of the individual to help achieve desired goals empathizing present-moment awareness, non-judgment, self-compassion.

Exclusive discount for video sessions. 30 yrs, Laressa Desmond PhD. MFT, Couples Therapist....PreMarital Counselor. I provide a safe, neutral atmosphere for couples seeking to increase cooperation & stop power struggles. When your relationship gets out of sync I can help you reduce arguments, eliminate confusion & improve your communication. It's painful when resentments & misunderstandings build up tensions. Learn to solve problems together more smoothly and refresh your connection. Sessions take place in a relaxed environment designed to reduce your stress & distractions. This allows focus on what's helpful to you & your partner.