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!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session we will start with brief introductions, discuss concerns 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.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

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.

About Desiree Meaton-Francisco