- LGBT concerns
- Parenting stress
- Self esteem
About LaRaye
LaRaye Lyles is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of experience. She works with adults on issues that include LGBT concerns, parenting stress, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and attention challenges. She also addresses family of origin matters when past family patterns continue to affect present life.
In sessions she talks through current struggles and the ways early family roles and expectations still show up. She focuses on practical conversation and problem solving. She helps people name recurring patterns, try different responses, and notice what changes in relationships and at work.
LaRaye adapts the session to what each person needs. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address focus and concentration, confidence, and relationship communication. She also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, blended family concerns, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.
Her background spans a wide range of client concerns over two decades. People bring issues such as loneliness, commitment worries, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose. She helps adults working through young adult transitions and women's issues as well.
Sessions are conducted in English from California. The profile notes that a subscription model is used for sessions and it can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used are practical problem-focused work and skills-based strategies. Problem-focused work centers on identifying specific patterns from family or daily life, testing small changes, and tracking what shifts in relationships and routines. Skills-based strategies teach concrete tools for attention, communication, and managing stress so clients can try them between sessions.Another frequent approach is structured discussion around identity and belonging. That involves talking about how gender, culture, and life roles shape choices and relationships, and then mapping steps to improve clarity and self-direction. These approaches are chosen to address concerns such as ADHD-related concentration, parenting strain, or lingering family-of-origin patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match their goals, abilities, and day-to-day demands. Sessions often shift as progress unfolds so the plan stays relevant.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example fitting a brief check-in during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a lower-bandwidth call when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to what fits a client’s schedule and environment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family background issues are addressed?
She works with adults on family of origin issues such as repeated roles, expectations, and communication patterns that still affect current life.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
The biography notes use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical conversation and problem solving rather than a single named method.
How much clinical experience does she have?
LaRaye Lyles has 24 years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is she credentialed and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies by location.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
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