Dona Laressa Desmond, Ph.D., LMFT	Last Updated: 5/14/2013

Couples Counselor and Life Coach

Marriage and Couples Therapy

Relationship Rescue 911

Office Visits, Skype, iChat, Phone Sessions,

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Couples Counseling Los Angeles---Relationship Rescue 911

When you come to my counseling office you will feel two things rather quickly: SAFE and UNDERSTOOD. We'll explore the issues and I'll guide you to the bottom line. We'll focus on solutions.

I WILL CUSTOM DESIGN AN APPROACH THAT IS UNIQUELY TAILORED FOR YOUR SITUATION.

I treat the range from "normal" life issues to the non-traditional and everything in between: all ages, both genders and a kaleidoscope of lifestyle choices. I have an abiding and unflinching fascination with all facets of human nature. The depth of despair and the height of possibility that make up the human experience never cease to inspire me. I am a Licensed Therapist as well as a highly trained and certified Life Coach. I love my work and will be happy to extend my expertise to you.

It's very hard when you and your beloved are out of sync, on the brink or caught in destructive patterns. When love has gone off course it disturbs everything in the rest of your life. This is when an experienced Couples Counselor is your next step.

I understand how subtley love can slide into bad patterns. Maybe you want to change your partner, your own reactions or the trajectory of your love life. Sometimes passion has died. Sometimes the relationship will survive only if you can learn to communicate better. I am here to help.

For fastest response time please email me at desmond@desmondpsychology.com.

Warm regards,

Dona Laressa Desmond, Ph.D., LMFT


Office and Contact Information

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Desmond Clinical Counseling Services 11110 Ohio Ave West Los Angeles, CA 90025	Phone: (310) 281-3051 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Click Here Email: Click Here Website: desmondpsychology.com Contact: Dona Laressa Desmond

21243 Ventura Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91364	Phone: (310) 281-3051 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Click Here Email: Click Here Website: www.desmondpsychology.com Contact: Dona Laressa Desmond

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: By appointment
Tuesday: By appointment
Wednesday: By appointment
Thursday: By appointment
Friday: By appointment
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 1 Day
Weekends: 1 Day

Accessibility:

Can Provide Telephone Counseling

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours

Online Therapy Available (email, live chat, video)

Video Counseling (Skype)


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 19

Licensing:

CA - Marriage & Family Therapist [29944]

Degrees:

PhD

Credentials and Certifications:

Certified Trauma Specialist (CTS)

Cognitive Therapy, Certification in (ACT)

Couples Counseling, Certified

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

Family Therapy, Certified in

Health Care Provider, Licensed

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Certified in

Life Strategies Coach, Certified

Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed (LMFT)

Trauma Treatment, Postgraduate Certificate


Fees and Payment Options

Free Services:

Brief Phone Consultation

Information & Referral


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Anger Management	Family Dysfunction	Men's Issues
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Grief/Loss	Sexuality Issues
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Interpersonal Relationships	Stress
Couple or Marital Issues	Life Transitions	Women's Issues
Depression


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adults (26-59)

Seniors (60 +)

Young Adults (18-25)


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)	Imago Relationship Therapy	Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)
Coaching	Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)	Psychodynamic
Cognitive/Behavioral	Jungian	Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)	Meditation/Relaxation	Sex Therapy
Humanistic

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital

Individual


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Buddhist	Hindu	Jewish
Christian

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Indian	Native American
Asian	Irish	Russian
Hispanic	Italian


Professional Associations

American Red Cross Mental Health Disaster Action Team (DAT)

International Association for Relationship Research (IARR)

International Coach Federation (ICF)

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)

Dona Laressa Desmond, Ph.D., LMFT

Couples Counselor and Life Coach Marriage and Couples Therapy Relationship Rescue 911 Office Visits, Skype, iChat, Phone Sessions, Accept Checks, Paypal and all Credit Cards

Couples Counselor and Life Coach

Marriage and Couples Therapy

Relationship Rescue 911

Office Visits, Skype, iChat, Phone Sessions,

Accept Checks, Paypal and all Credit Cards