LPC, 15 years of experience
Hi! I am a licensed professional counselor based in Pennsylvania. I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I started my career working in the prison system. I have seen it all! I am a trained, informed, solutions-focused therapist passionate about helping others. I believe you come to my session with the ability and capacity to heal and have the life you want. My goal is to support you and help you achieve your goals amid hardships and difficulties in your life.
I will focus on understanding you and your goals in the first session. I want you to understand my skills and what I bring to support you. I want to make sure I am a fit for what you are trying to accomplish.
I think my most significant strength is I am no rookie. I have many years of experience working with various clients successfully. I will be honest and forthright. I do this to have a positive impact on others.
I am skilled at working with a wide range of people. I am currently a Senior Consultant with the capabilities to work with highly functional individuals struggling in specific life spaces. I have years of experience working with youth in high-end residential treatment facilities in Utah. I also have over 10 years of experience working with couples in private practices.
I have studied and trained an ACT therapist. The goal of this modality is to focus on moving forward successfully amid trials, challenges, addiction, anxiety, and depression.
I have a basic certificate in EMDR. I have taken several advance classes as well. I have additional trauma in other trauma-informed treatment methods that strengthen my EMDR background.
Family and Couples Therapist for over 5 years with a focus on systems and improving communication.
Completed Level 1 of Gottman's Training. Has worked with hundreds of different couples successfully.
I have worked with over a hundred couples in my years of practice successfully.
13 ratings with written reviews
July 20, 2025
He has a world round experience.
June 28, 2025
Desmond is an active listener and consistently focuses the conversation on finding the best solutions to the problem or problems.
June 21, 2025
My first experience with Desmond was great he let me speak. He understood where I was coming from in my head and heart within my current situation. He is intelligent Open Minded challenging and Solution based. Definitely will be continuing with Desmond ASAP and weekly