What I Do & Don't Counsel

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're 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 been specific and listed each category below.

Email is the best way to reach me

desmondpsychology@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

Warm regards,

Laressa Desmond, PhD.

CA LMFT, CPC

Exclusive discount for video sessions

Couples Communication

Couples Therapy

Positive Problem Solving

Marriage Counseling 

Fertility & Pregnancy issues

IVF Support

Infidelity Recovery for Couples

Marriage Rescue

Intimacy Reboot for Couples

Relationship Coaching

Second Marriage

Commitment Reboot

Premarital Counseling

Sex Therapy for Couples

Relationship Repair

End Power Struggles

Co-Habitation Adjustment 

Anger Management

Arguing

Trauma Support

ADD/ADHD  partners

Individual Therapy for Women

Resentment Recovery 

Avoid Break-ups

I am not a recovery specialist and do not work with 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 work with

Suicide

Child custody issues

Self-Harm Behaviors

Domestic Violence

Active or Chronic Drug Addiction

Active or Chronic Alcoholism

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Legal Issues of any kind

Bi-polar disorder

Child Protective Services issues

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Autism Spectrum

I don't work with homelessness or clients who are in danger of harming themselves or others. Additionally, I don't work with any aspect of the legal system.

If you are having any kind of urgent situation please call 911 or your local police.

The phone number for the suicide prevention hotline is 800 273 8255

Issues that I do not work with

Divorce

Divorce Mediation

Eating Disorders

Gambling addiction

Sexual addiction

Internet porn addiction

Smoking addiction

Compulsive Shopping

Schizophrenia

Sex offenders

Stalking

Bullying

I do not treat children

I do not treat adolescents

Rape & Violent Crime Recovery