- Client-centered care
- Trauma and addiction
- Skills-based work
About Desiree
She brings 16 years of counseling experience across outpatient and inpatient settings. That background includes work with people facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addiction, and grief. She has also worked with people connected to adoption and foster care, caregivers under strain, and those coping with life changes.
In sessions she blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when they fit. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also in her toolkit to help clients build emotional regulation and clearer goals. The emphasis is on what will help each person make small workable changes.
Desiree has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and a Bachelor of Science from Towson University. She is an LCPC in Maryland and has experience supervising clinicians in clinical professional counseling.
Her practice pays attention to practical needs like managing impulsivity, improving communication, and addressing intimacy-related concerns. She aims to educate, empower, and support people as they work through trauma, addiction recovery, parenting strain, and career or self-esteem challenges.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead. In an online session this means the therapist centers the conversation on the client's priorities and reflects what is most important to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can be used to manage anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms through structured exercises and homework. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be practiced and reviewed during sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can mix strategies over time so people learn tools that actually help in daily life.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports working on skills between meetings with practical assignments and follow-up discussions that aim to keep progress moving forward.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Desiree help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and self-esteem concerns, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices a client-centered approach and integrates practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach skills and encourage change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional counseling experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings working with a range of clinical concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.