Counseling for women navigating relationships & life transitions

Helping women in California get through growing kids, aging parents, grief, heartbreak, hormones, and everything in between.

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HANG IN THERE

Maybe something in your world has changed. Or maybe you have. And now you’re trying to piece together who you are and what you want. It can feel like grief— losing or outgrowing parts of your life without knowing what comes next.

Life transitions tend to shake things up.
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But they also create space—space to reimagine, to rediscover, to grow into something new. This is the heart of our work in therapy: exploring what you’ve lost, what you long for, and what might be ready to take shape.

We’ll talk about it—gently, honestly, and at your pace.
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Our conversations might include laughter, some tears, a few deep sighs of relief. That’s all welcome here. I bring a grounded, collaborative presence—part witness, part thought partner. You’ll be seen and heard, and I’ll offer reflections and tools to support the process, always with your goals at the center.

Let’s start with a free 15-minute consultation.
No pressure—just a chance to connect and see if it feels like a good fit.

expertise

What I offer

Trauma

Trauma is the response to experiences where your sense of safety feels threatened and you're left feeling broken, helpless, and voiceless. Trauma is almost always an underlying cause of various mental health conditions.

Unhealed trauma can show up as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, personality or mood disorders, codependency, physical illness, and other symptoms. I help you change your life and gently heal your trauma by processing shame, and guilt.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps you reprocess painful memories and experiences. It regulates the nervous system and reshapes brain patterns.

EMDR can help balance your mood and make you feel much more at peace, as well as improve communication, boundaries, and relationships. Many clients are surprised by how efficient and permanent the effect of EMDR is.

Hi, I'm Carissa Lataillade.

When I was a child, my family was in a rollover accident. The car slid across five lanes. We didn’t hit anyone—and somehow, we were okay. I still remember the strangers who pulled over and stayed with us until help came. They didn’t have answers. They didn’t fix anything. They just stayed.

That’s the feeling I try to bring into the therapy room.
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Not bright and shiny. Not false promises. Just the quiet, steady presence of someone who won’t flinch at the hard parts.

A lot of the women I work with are in their 40s and 50s. They’re often the strong ones—the ones who keep it all going. But inside, something’s shifting. The kids are growing up. Parents are needing more. Hormones are throwing curveballs. They don't really recognize themselves anymore and ask: Where did I go in all of this?
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In therapy, we listen to the parts of you that are confused, quiet, or screaming. The goal isn't to make it all better right away—but to be with it, honestly, and to start making sense of what life actually is and should be like moving forward. If any of this feels familiar, you're not alone. If you’re ready to talk, I’m here.
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- Carissa Lataillade, LMFT
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Experience & Education:

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT#144727)
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University

Modalities Used:

I use a strength-based and collaborative therapy approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Narrative Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness

Specialties:

Identity
Stress
Anxiety
Relationships
Life transitions
Grief
Depression

Counseling for women navigating relationships & life transitions

Maybe something in your world has changed. Or maybe you have. And now you’re trying to piece together who you are and what you want. It can feel like grief— losing or outgrowing parts of your life without knowing what comes next.

What I offer

Make time for YOU.

Reach out for a Free 15-min. Consultation.