Desirée has worked in the social services field her entire working career leading up to becoming a Mental Health Clinician. Her experience includes navigating complex trauma, neurodivergence, queer identities, depression, anxiety and more.

Desirée also has experience with alternative subcultures and the intersections of various mental health and identity based experiences. She takes an integrative approach, pulling from different theories including elements of psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and CBT. Her approach to therapy is to acknowledge and honor the impact of the past to inform personalized recovery plans aimed towards managing that impact in the present and future.

Desirée, being neurodivergent herself, intentionally creates an atmosphere of a calm and sensory-friendly environment. She loves her elderly cat, has an affinity for the water, and identifies with many of the communities she serves. Her biggest special interest is comedy and she frequents comedy clubs often.