LMHC, 20 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hi, I am Desiree. My counseling style is warm, approachable and flexible as to therapeutic approaches. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My specialty has 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, social anxiety, addiction, coping with life transitions, relationship issues, parenting challenges, feelings of being overwhelmed or stressed, burnout, childhood trauma, career challenges, adjustment to life changes, women's issues, family conflict and grief/loss. I truly believe that rapport and therapeutic relationships are extremely important for therapy to be successful, therefore we will take some time to make sure I am the right fit for you, 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 am also a Certified Telehealth Professional per the Florida Certification Board. I look forward to working with you!
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 manner in which we are able to connect and deal with life stressors - it may be a stressor to address or a concern that is stemming from an experience that we need to dive into further. I listen to your concerns, and we develop a plan to include ideas to address concerns. We will also celebrate your successes in meeting therapy goals. We will work together to design ways in which to practice skills discussed in therapy between sessions.
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
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral, mindfulness and motivational techniques but also a seasoned therapist and modify techniques as needed.
I utilize psychoeducation to provide support and education regarding current stressors and challenges and the impact on overall functioning.
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.
March 12, 2025
Listens, supports, challenges, and remembers me as an individual.