Who am I and how can I help you?
Welcome! I'm a Couples Therapist with over 3 decades of experience in the Los Angeles area. I specialize in helping Couples create securely attached, resilient marriages. My sessions have a safe, supportive, optimistic atmosphere. We'll focus our PreMarital counseling on proven emotional & psychological skills needed to create your best marriage.
On this site I'll share what PreMarital Counseling is, how it works, how many sessions you'll need, fees, package deals & what you can expect.
Why consider PreMarital Counseling?
PreMarital Counseling is the closest thing that we have to a type of emotional insurance policy. It can really help you lay the foundation for a secure, emotionally cooperative & intimate marriage.
In psychology we know that certain behaviors corrode love while certain behaviors make it stronger.
Love is a powerful thing that needs to be fed by other less emotional factors, such as communication, smooth problem solving, trust, shared values and mutual goals.
In PreMarital Counseling I'll review with you the pillars of a successful marriage & we’ll secure ways to empower you both for a satisfying future together.
It is easier to lay a solid groundwork in advance rather than to try to fix problems later, so if you feel you or your fiancé have a particular blind spot we can also use our time together to upgrade that. Our focus together is on positive relationship skills that will give your marriage stability and satisfaction.
How long does PreMarital Counseling take?
The average length of time for PreMarital Counseling is 3, 6, 8 or more sessions of one hour each. 6 is best, but you decide.
Is PreMarital Counseling religious?
I don’t do religious counseling. The service that I offer is rooted in proven psychological techniques for marriage enhancement. My training is in communication, positive conflict resolution, emotional intelligence and research on intimacy enhancement. My focus is on providing you with counseling to create a lasting, resilient marriage together. If religion is a part of your marriage and you want to discuss it we can cover that in our discussion about your shared beliefs and values as a couple.
What is the structure of PreMarital Counseling?
We do our session together in a calm, undistracted space where we decide what topics you feel you will benefit from discussing. Then I will bring years of expertise to helping you create a marriage that has good communication, mutual affection and smooth problem solving.
Who sets the agenda during PreMarital Counseling?
You do. I will review options with you, but we will discuss only the areas that you want to discuss.
What is the benefit of PreMarital Counseling?
Resilience and knowing your partner in a deeper way than ever before. Setting a positive trajectory for your marriage from the start. Solid skills and practical knowledge on how to create a securely attached, low conflict, mutually satisfying marriage and family life.
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I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Laressa Desmond PhD
CPC CA LMFT
Before the Wedding
Laressa Desmond, PhD, LMFT
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