Laurence Lacrosaz
Psychologist
When your life looks good but doesn’t feel good, something is asking for care. I offer a warm, non‑judgmental space for you to understand what’s happening and gently move toward relief.
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About me
I am a French‑ and English‑speaking psychologist based in Paris, licensed with French health authorities and trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).
My approach is guided and emotionally focused rather than analytical. I don’t use diagnosis, interpretations, or push for insight for its own sake — I support you in connecting with what needs care so that change can unfold from within, at a pace that feels right for you.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years in the corporate world and living abroad, which helps me understand these experiences. It also shaped a grounded, no‑nonsense way of working that clients often appreciate.
During my psychology training, I came across the Internal Family Systems approach and immediately felt how deeply it resonated with me, which led to my IFS training and specialisation.
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Approach
My practice is grounded in IFS therapy, a structured and collaborative approach that aligns closely with my values. IFS is non‑pathologising, compassionate, based on the belief that we all have an innate capacity to heal, and its positive effects are supported by research.
A core principle of IFS is that our internal world is made up of different “parts,” each with its own feelings, needs, and intentions. This contrasts with the idea that we have one single, unified mind.
These parts often become visible in moments when we don’t understand ourselves — for example when we feel unhappy despite “having it all,” when we repeat unhelpful patterns, when our self‑esteem doesn’t match our achievements, or when we’re drawn to people we know aren’t good for us.
If we assume we have one mind with one intention, these situations make no sense and can feed our self‑criticism. If instead we see them as a result of parts with different objectives and histories, pulling in different directions, they become easier to understand. We can move out of confusion and into emotional healing.
Therapy involves being guided to understand these parts and their roles, and creating the conditions for the Self — our core innate wisdom and clarity — to take the lead in the healing process.
Sessions often begin by noticing what issues and emotions are present in the moment. From this “here and now,” we explore your internal system to deepen understanding and acceptance, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen access to Self‑leadership.
Experience
Clinical experience :
Psychologist – Private Practice (Online, based in Paris) Providing IFS therapy for adults, with a focus on emotional regulation, life transitions, and Self‑led exploration. Online practice Licenced by French Health Authorities (License number / RPPS : 10 111 91 50 46)
Internship – Youth Guidance and Career Orientation Services, Fresnes, 2025 Supported young adults in educational and vocational decision‑making, offering structured guidance and motivation support during key life transitions.
Internship – Hospital Addiction Medicine Unit, Dreux, France 2015
Individual clinical interviews and co‑facilitation of therapeutic support groups for adults experiencing substance‑use challenges and related emotional difficulties.
Additional Professional Background :
Corporate Leadership & International Experience (30+ years)
Extensive experience in high‑pressure environments, expatriation, and organisational transitions, informing my clinical understanding of stress, identity shifts, and cultural adjustments.
Education
2026 - Level one Internal Family System Therapy - IFS Institute France 2025 - Master's Degree in Psychology - Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers - Paris 2014 - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - Université Paris 8 1994 - Master's Degree in Business Administration - EDHEC Lille
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
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