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Desiree Gonzalez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in helping young adults and adults navigate life's challenges. With a focus on both individual and couples therapy, Desiree is dedicated to assisting clients who grapple with anxiety, depression, and the complexities of their mental health and trauma backgrounds. Her mission is to guide individuals and couples toward healthier coping mechanisms and personal growth to conquer current and future obstacles.
Desiree's therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Through these approaches, clients gain the tools to monitor and cultivate positive, self-affirming thoughts. When working with couples, Desiree implements the Gottman Method, fostering healthy communication strategies that honor each person's needs and emotions. She serves as a compassionate guide, assisting clients on their journey towards achieving their goals.
Years of Experience: 15 years
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support
Premarital counseling - Providing a safe and neutral environment for couples to explore expectations and prepare for the rewards and challenges of marriage
Divorce & separation - Questioning or feeling unsatisfied in your relationship; contemplation and navigation of separation; addressing issues of power, voice, and communication challenges
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