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Online therapist

LaRaye Lyles

Practical, respectful support for parenting and identity

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About LaRaye

LaRaye Lyles is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on parenting and family-related concerns. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are, offering steady support for parents and adults facing relationship or identity challenges. Her style is respectful and calm and she aims to build a practical plan that fits each person’s life.

She brings 24 years of experience working with LGBT issues, parenting struggles, self-esteem and confidence, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She also helps people who have trouble with focus and attention, including ADHD-related concerns. Her work includes support for issues such as communication problems, blended family challenges, and separation or divorce. Sessions are tailored to the individual.

She listens first, then shapes conversations and goals to match what a person needs. Her approach values sensitivity to culture, gender and life stage, and she addresses topics like gender dysphoria, multicultural concerns, and prejudice when they arise. LaRaye pays attention to practical problems alongside emotional ones.

That might mean working on clearer communication, rebuilding trust after a separation, or developing routines that help with focus and memory. She also supports people exploring life purpose, self-love, and young adult transitions. Based in California, LaRaye uses methods drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them for each situation.

Sessions take place in English and are offered through multiple online formats to fit busy schedules. She encourages people to take the first step and complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the scheduling process.

Therapeutic techniques and online care that fit your life

LaRaye draws on evidence-based techniques that are practical and goal-oriented. One common approach focuses on building clearer communication and problem-solving skills so families and parents can manage conflicts and daily challenges more effectively. Another approach targets attention and organization difficulties, using structured strategies and routines to reduce distraction and support follow-through with tasks.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in daily life. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls enable face-to-face conversations, phone sessions can be a simpler option when video is not convenient, and live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parenting and work routines while keeping progress steady and practical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with LGBT issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem and confidence, compassion fatigue, and focus or ADHD-related difficulties, along with related topics like communication problems and blended family issues.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The approach is practical and tailored. She listens first, then shapes conversations and a plan to meet each person’s specific needs.
What is her level of professional experience?
LaRaye has 24 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of family and identity concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, CA LMFT 47186, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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