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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with confidence, resilience, and purpose. As a Florida native, I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work and have spent more than a decade serving individuals, families, and communities in a variety of settings. My passion is empowering clients to overcome obstacles, strengthen their emotional well-being, and develop the tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change. I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, valued, and understood. My therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, and client-centered. I believe that every individual possesses strengths that can be harnessed to achieve personal growth and healing. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress management concerns, or self-esteem issues, I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward wellness. My goal is to help you gain insight, build coping skills, and create a life that aligns with your values and aspirations.
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a strong therapeutic relationship. We will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, explore your current concerns, review relevant personal history, and identify goals you would like to achieve through treatment. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel safe, heard, and understood. Together, we will begin developing a plan tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.
I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), to help clients identify patterns that may be contributing to emotional distress and develop practical strategies for positive change. CBT helps clients recognize and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes strengths, resilience, and achievable goals. Together, these approaches allow clients to build effective coping skills, gain confidence, and create meaningful progress in their personal lives. I believe therapy should be collaborative, empowering, and tailored to each individual's unique needs. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges, discovering their strengths, and working toward lasting growth and wellness.
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults to improve their lives. My clients are eager to improve and need the tools to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their life path and need guidance for clarity and assurance.
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I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in South Florida Area. I specialize in providing individuals with the best in their mental health care and treatment. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
2 ratings with written reviews
June 2, 2025
Desiraee has been such a great help navigating my mental health journey. She allows me to really think about situations and find the cause of the problem and a solution. Her helpful tips has helped me and my kids on some of the issues that we have been struggling with.
May 21, 2025
I immediately felt welcome and like I was able to open up. She also asked a lot of really insightful questions.