- LGBT concerns
- Parenting support
- Attention and focus
About LaRaye
LaRaye Lyles is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and attention and focus problems. She also supports people facing life transitions common in early adulthood.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She listens to what matters to the client and adjusts the conversation to address those concerns.
Over her career she has helped people manage concentration and memory struggles connected to ADHD and related focus issues. She also works with attachment and family of origin problems that affect current relationships. Communication problems, commitment questions, and blended family dynamics are among the topics she addresses.
She brings experience with gender identity concerns and LGBT matters, including gender dysphoria and the impact of prejudice and discrimination. She also supports clients dealing with loneliness, life purpose questions, and the strain that can come from caregiving or compassion fatigue.
Clients can expect a practical approach that names problems and looks for useful changes. She adapts conversations and plans to match each person’s situation. To get started, follow the site’s steps for scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
LaRaye uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems such as attention and relationship patterns. One helpful approach focuses on practical strategies to improve concentration and daily routines; it looks at habits, scheduling, and small changes that make tasks easier. Another approach examines attachment and communication patterns to map how past relationships affect current interactions and build clearer ways to connect. Choosing the best method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try an approach, and adjust as needed based on what is helpful. That process includes checking in about what feels useful and shifting methods when necessary. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as between work or study commitments. They reduce travel time and can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking to ensure they match your needs.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with LGBT issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and focus or ADHD-related struggles among other adult concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and respectful with an emphasis on clear goals and step-by-step changes rather than long abstract discussions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience as a therapist in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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