Contact Me
Hi,
I'm really glad that you found your way to my site. I am here to help you improve the areas in relationship that you are struggling with.
I'm often in session so the favored way to contact me is via email. Drop me a line and tell me a little about your relationship struggles so I can make sure that I'm the right fit for you.
I work with many issues with Couples, however there are some Couples issues that I don't work with at all. To be considerate of your time, and mine, I have listed each category below.
Email is the best way to reach me
I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Laressa Desmond, PhD.
CA LMFT, CPC
Issues that I specialize in
Couples Communication
Couples Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Pre-Marital Counseling
Infidelity Recovery for Couples
Positive Problem Solving
Intimacy Reboot for Couples
Prepping for Parenthood
Fertility & IVF Support
Resentment Recovery
Anger Reduction
Constructive Disagreements
Avoiding Break-ups
Commitment Alignment
Relationship Repair
Ending Power Struggles
Sex Therapy for Couples
Marriage Rescue
Relationship Coaching
Second Marriage
Co-Habitation Adjustment
ADHD partners
PLEASE NOTE: I am not a recovery specialist and do not work with addiction or the constellation of issues that stem from addiction/substance abuse. If you have problems in a relationship where these factors are present you need to address them before true Couples Therapy can actually help you. I can provide you with referrals.
Issues that I don't work with
Divorce
Divorce or Separation Mediation
Child custody issues
Child Protective Services issues
Active or Chronic Drug Addiction
Active or Chronic Alcoholism
Suicide
Self-Harm Behaviors
Domestic Violence
Bi-polar disorder
Eating Disorders
Gambling addiction
Sexual addiction
Internet porn addiction
Smoking addiction
Compulsive Shopping
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Autistic Spectrum
Sex offenders
Sex Abuse/Trafficking Recovery
Stalking
Bullying
I do not treat children
I do not treat adolescents
Rape & Violent Crime Recovery
School Shootings
Homelessness
Legal Issues
PLEASE NOTE: I don't work with any aspects of the legal system or with clients who are in danger of harming themselves or others.