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Lauren Abasheva M.Ed, LMHC, LPCC, CST


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Welcome to the studio!

Here at LA Counseling Studio, the focus is on YOU. Helping YOU establish and achieve your goals in a non-judgmental, realistic way.

Our mission is to provide a non-judgmental, confidential space, provide compassionate, and evidence based therapy services to individuals seeking growth, healing, and overall well being. A space for individuals to explore, improve their sexual health, their relationships, and to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood, as well as to empower them to reach their full potential. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all genders, orientations, and relationship styles. We are dedicated and committed to promoting, supporting, and advocating for mental health, sexual health, and wellness.

Do you ever feel like you have to monitor, pull back, and even hide yourself from others?. From friends, family, acquaintances, even from yourself? Do you tend to put your needs and wants at the bottom of the list?. Are you ready to commit to you?. Together we will work side by side to help strengthen your confidence, awareness, insight, healing, and make progress within yourself. As a Certified Sex therapist, Kink knowledgeable, and Gender affirming therapist, I understand that we are all different, and provide a laid back atmosphere.

I focus on helping others build an understanding about not only themselves, their identity, their relationships with others, relationships within the family, in their community/environment, etc. I also focus on the relationship you have with your body, as well as what you put into your body. While utilizing evidence-based practices, I strive to support, encourage, and empower you. Depending on your background, physical environment, social circle, culture, heredity, and experiences. Life can look limited. Let’s continue to stay curious. There are options out there that do align with you and your values. Let’s work together resulting in a healthier and happier you.

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My areas of focus & specialty:

  • Alternative Lifestyles
    Poly/Monogamy
    Exploring Sexuality
    Exploring Identity
    Relationships/
    Communication
    Attachment
    LGBTQIAP+
    Boundaries
    Gender Dysmorphia
    Kink Friendly
  • Family Conflict
    Religious Trauma
    Sexual Trauma
    Life’s Changes/
    Transitions
    Anxiety
    Obesity/Weight Management
    Sadness/Depression
    Self-Care
    Body Issues


2024 Reading Challenge

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LA's books

Sexual Behavior in the Human Male
Sexual Behavior in the Human Female
Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy
Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic
Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy: Brain, Body, and Imagination in the Healing Process
Trauma Counseling: Theories and Interventions
Reclaiming Pleasure: A Sex Positive Guide for Moving Past Sexual Trauma and Living a Passionate Life
Insatiable Wives: Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them
Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life
Our Sexuality
The Myth of Sex Addiction
Expanding the Practice of Sex Therapy: The Neuro Update Edition—An Integrative Approach for Exploring Desire and Intimacy
New Sex Therapy: Active Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions
New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives
Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy
Systemic Sex Therapy
Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: The Illustrated Manual
When Art Therapy Meets Sex Therapy: Creative Explorations of Sex, Gender, and Relationships
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired


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