- Client-centered care
- Skills-focused work
- Adoption and foster care
About Desiree
Desiree Monroe is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland. She uses a client-centered approach to help people make changes and cope with hard situations. Her style focuses on practical steps and steady support rather than jargon.
Desiree brings 16 years of counseling experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, mood disorders, and parenting challenges. She also supports those navigating adoption and foster care concerns and caregivers coping with chronic stress.
In sessions she often focuses on clear skills and short-term goals. She draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior ideas to help people change thoughts and manage strong emotions. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques are used to build commitment and calm.
Her background includes work across ages and settings, including treatment for substance use and trauma recovery. Desiree emphasizes teaching coping skills, encouraging growth, and helping people find hope after difficult events. She aims to create a calm, direct space for someone to talk through what matters most.
People who reach out can expect a practical, collaborative approach. Desiree helps clients set achievable steps, practice new ways of thinking, and build routines that support daily life. She frames the work as a partnership toward clearer coping and lasting change.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Desiree draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on each person’s needs. That approach means conversations start with what the client wants to change and then build a plan together. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which is useful when addressing anxiety, depression, or mood swings.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. These methods give practical tools for managing strong feelings and improving communication. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which methods fit best based on your goals and daily demands.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats in this profile are not listed. In general, online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, school, or caregiving. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment or skill practice is needed. If you want to explore how these approaches could be applied remotely, discuss preferences and practical needs during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Desiree commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and impulsivity.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, using tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set goals and build skills.
What is her professional background?
Desiree has 16 years of experience working in various settings with people facing trauma, substance use, mood disorders, and care-related stress.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LCPC credential in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.