Desiree Vega

Desiree Vega is a Licensed Marriage and Family Fherapist in Porter Ranch and Northridge. She works with individuals including children, teens, and adults. Many of Desiree’s clients come in to address feeling inadequate, feeling "not good enough," feeling responsible for everything, anxiety, trauma, body and food related challenges, and sadness. Desiree is particularly passionate about serving anyone who has experienced trauma, individuals suffering from body image or eating disorders, pregnant women, new parents, children, and teens. She also has advanced training in the area of Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, Postpartum Depression.

Desiree is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Attachment Focused EMDR, CBT, Narrative Therapy/Brief Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, in which we use the client's strengths/resources to help them shift from negative beliefs about themselves to more adaptive ways of thinking (example: Instead of "I'm not good enough," we move towards "I am good enough"). We develop healthy coping tools and resources to manage emotions. In session, Desiree focuses on visualization, relaxation, breathing, mind-body connection, art, journaling, and challenging unhelpful thinking. This approach supports clients to feel better able to manage difficult emotions and feel a stronger sense of self.

Desiree's style is non-judgmental, supportive, and reflective. When clients first start therapy, they will establish a strong relationship with Desiree and work to feel they are in a comfortable environment where they feel safe and heard.

Desiree received her M.A. Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She has worked at local community mental health clinics, serving youth, families, and parents in underserved communities. Outside of private practice, She enjoys spending time with family, reading, mind-body movement, and watching movies. Desiree currently offers remote video therapy sessions only with hopes to return to the office in the near future