Dove Pressnall, MA, LMFT
Life Coaching, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Social Documentary
 
 
 
  323-319-3613
 
  In-home New Parent Support
 
  Limited Insurance Billing
 
   Location convenient to
     Los Feliz, Silverlake,
     Glendale, Burbank,
     Echo Park, Hollywood,
     Atwater Village,
     Eagle Rock
 
 
talkwithdove@gmail.com                        
PO Box 27774
Los Angeles, CA 90027


 
   
 
 

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Support that fits your life
While we all face challenges from time to time, there is no one kind of help that fits for everyone. That is why I offer different options for how we can work together. I also collaborate with and refer to professionals from other areas such as mediation, western medicine, and "alternative" medicine to help you find the best support for you in your situation.



Why a strength-based, solution-focused approach?
Because you don't want to be in therapy forever. The approaches I use tend to help people "resolve" their problems more quickly than traditional psychotherapy.

Because if we only focus on the problem, it is hard to envision what you would prefer. By the solution, it can become much more clear what you need to do to get there.

Because fully understanding your strengths and resources means we are not "starting from scratch." We can build on what you have to get you where you want to go.

Because, if you are strong enough to ask for help, you are strong enough to find the solution. I truly believe this and honor the strength and ingenuity of every person I have ever had the privilege to work with.




Counseling/Psychotherapy
The Problem
"Counseling" is usually helpful with problems that are mostly based in our emotions or experience of life.

The Solution
In counseling, you should have a chance to explore your problem, become more aware of your feelings or reactions to things--the way the problem affects your life, and find new ways to minimize the impact of the problem in your life.





Life Coaching
The Problem
You feel "stuck." You have an idea of what you want to do but can't seem to make it happen. You are unclear about what steps to take and how to live the life you envision.

The Solution
We work together to clarify your goals--where you want to go, identify the steps you need to take to get there, and understand what is keeping you from taking those steps. We then develop strategies to overcome those barriers and practice skills to help you take the steps you need to take.


Dove's Latest
 
Dove was interviewed on Thinking Forward's Back to School Expert Series. Listen now!
 
Dove was quoted on Grandparents.com in an article about being a good Grandparent.
 
Dove has schedule availability for in-home services to expecting and new parents.
 
Dove has partnered with Artful Mediation http://www.artfulmediation.org to collaborate in providing comprehensive services to families in transition.
 
First ever exhibit of Survivors' Truths: Trying to be all right in Liberia closes in Los Feliz. For more information, go to the Survivors' Truths website.
 




  
       CA Marriage and Family Therapist License #33859