I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, insight and practical tools for change. I believe therapy is a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow. My approach is cleint-centered, and tailored to your unique needs, goals and experiences. I am committed to helping clients feel supported as they move toward lasting change.
During our first session, we will talk about what brings you to therapy, any challenges you are currently facing, and what you hope to gain from the process. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing at your own pace. We will also discuss your goals and begin identifying the best path forward together.
My greatest strengths as a therapist listening with empathy, and helping clients feel comfortable being open and honest. I take a collaborative and practical approach that helps clients gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and make meaningful progress in their daily lives. I strive to make therapy both meaningful and approachable.
I am looking to work with someone who is on their journey to self improvement. My primary goal is to empower you to lead a fulfilling life in alignment with your values and aspirations. Through our work together, I aim to help you gain insight into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; develop effective coping strategies; and build resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the past 9 years. CBT has helped many people identify how thoughts impact emotions, and how emotions impact response. Learn techniques for coping with stressful situations. Through our work together, I aim to help you gain insight into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; develop effective coping strategies; and build resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have been using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for the 9 past years. This modality is aimed to help improve you Emotion regulation skills, interpersonal effectiveness with relationships, mindfulness, and distress tolerance.
3 ratings with written reviews
March 20, 2026
She's great! Always so much to think about after our sessions. She always makes sure I'm ready for those thoughts, too. Truly appreciate the help and tools our appointments have given me.
February 4, 2026
Deserae is amazing. In the couple of sessions I've had, she's given me tools and ideas to reflect on that have helped me in my daily life. I look forward to our sessions!
June 28, 2025
I appreciate Deserae and the work she is doing with me, it has been very healing. I am grateful that she is in this line of work.