I am a psychotherapist who is particularly drawn to the transformative power of empathy and compassion in the healing journey. As humans we all need some kind of healing and have the capacity to heal. Therapy is all about healing. As a seasoned therapist, I have been trained extensively in EMDR. CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness and numerous other interventions. Compassion, however, is always at the center of my therapy. I tackle a broad spectrum of mental health issues ranging from relationship conflicts, mood disorders, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, anxiety/depression, woman's issues to challenges related to career, education and learning disabilities. I have three California Teaching credentials including a credential in special education. My compassion and expertise fuel my practice.

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

The first session is where they explain to me what they expect to get out of therapy and their goals for therapy. I ask questions so that I can make accurate diagnosis and help them set goals for therapy.

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

I tend to bond very quickly with my patients because they come to understand almost immediately that I genuinely care about them and this is more than a job for me.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

My dream client values therapy and he/she/they are willing to make changes in his/her/their life in order to see progress. My dream client understands that therapy can be hard work, but it is worth it.

About Desiree Sayre