Tedesha Laing
Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Tedesha Laing is a marriage and family therapist with a Masters degree from National University. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families build healthier relationships, strengthen self-awareness, and create more fulfilling lives. Tedesha believes growth begins with honesty and the willingness to get a little uncomfortable to truly understand oneself and heal. Her therapeutic approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative, drawing from Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, and elements of DBT; to help clients gain insight and achieve long-lasting positive change. Her goal is to create a safe space where clients feel seen and empowered in order to step into their full potential, equipped with the tools to live more authentic, meaningful lives.
Therapeutic Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Coping Skills, Depression, Marital & Pre-Marital, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Family Conflict
What is important to you, for your client to feel, when working with you?
It is most important to me that my clients feel safe. Therapy can be challenging and feeling safe and fully supported can make that process easier and allow them to open up and grow in transformative ways.
Who do you believe you are for a client as they manage their problems?
I consider myself a guide for my clients. They are in the driver's seat, and I am alongside them; asking thoughtful questions, offering insight, and helping them explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we recognize what's working, celebrate progress, and make adjustments toward healing and growth.
What drives your passion for seeing clients?
What drives my passion is helping people see that change is possible. It is incredibly rewarding to be part of someone’s journey toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. Seeing clients recognize their strength and begin to thrive motivates me every day.
How do you believe clients "get better"?
I believe clients get better by developing self-awareness and being honest with themselves. Healing begins when they recognize familiar patterns that no longer serve them and start making intentional choices that align with who they want to become.
"To ask a question is to propose a universe." Gene Combs
Mental Health Department
Education
Florida Memorial University, Bachelors in Psychology
National University, Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy
Client Age Range
Children (2-6), Children (6-12), Teens (13-17), Adult (+18)
Languages Spoken
English
Personal Hobbies
When I'm not working, I enjoy being with my family, playing pool, and dabbling in interior design.