Desiree Meaton-Francisco
LMHC, 20 years of experience
About me
My counseling style is warm, approachable, and flexible. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My specialties have been working with adolescents, and adults who have complex trauma that stems from abuse, neglect, or other life events. I have also worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, coping with life transitions, relationship issues, parenting challenges, feelings of being overwhelmed or feeling the world’s weight on your shoulders, burnout, childhood trauma, career challenges, women's issues, family conflict, and grief/loss. I truly believe that building relationships with my clients are extremely important for therapy to be successful, therefore we will take some time to make sure we are the right fit, and I will never be offended if you feel you need a different approach. It takes courage to take the steps to start counseling and I will honor and respect your journey through this season of life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to walk alongside you with encouragement and support! I look forward to working with you!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session we will start with brief introductions, discuss concerns or topics that you would like to be addressed in therapy and get to know each other. This will help create a tailored plan for us as a guide for follow up sessions. We will discuss your goals and desires to address in therapy which will help with follow up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
A method I use frequently is “educating my clients,” this means I give you methods that you can use on and off the session to cope. I love using this method because I can see how much better a method helps you or if I think another one would work better. My biggest strength is trustworthiness I know trusting someone is a process especially a person you just met but no matter how long or short your journey is I am here for you.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Adolescents, young adults and adults who are experiencing....... Depression Anxiety ADHD Addiction Relationship/Family challenges Parenting concerns Feelings of being overwhelmed and stressed Childhood trauma Career challenges Adjustment to life changes/transitions Grief/loss Bipolar Women's Issues Social Anxiety Compulsive Behaviors Anger
Specialties
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral, mindfulness and motivational techniques but also a seasoned therapist and modify techniques as needed.
Psychoeducation
I utilize psychoeducation to provide support and education regarding current stressors and challenges and the impact on overall functioning.
Location
VirtualLicensed in
Accepts
2 ratings with written reviews
June 23, 2025
Desiree always makes me feel seen and heard, while helping me recognize thought patterns or focus on goals when I start to overthink things. She does so in a way that also validates those parts of me where others might judge them, before helping me redirect my thoughts them towards something more constructive. She’s helped me learn how to help myself so I can find my way after many big and disruptive changes. I’m really grateful for the care she gives.
Verified client, age 35-44
March 12, 2025
Listens, supports, challenges, and remembers me as an individual.