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Desirre Smith

Desirre Smith, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate, goal-focused therapy for life changes

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  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Goal-oriented work
  • English Spanish Portuguese

About Desirre

Desirre Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and shifts in self-esteem. She speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese and practices from Florida. Her tone is practical and collaborative, focused on helping people take small steps toward change.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, building small habits, and setting clear goals. Conversations aim to produce doable tools you can try between meetings.

Desirre centers sessions on what matters to each person. She works with clients to clarify their values, strengthen communication, and restore motivation at work or in personal life. When someone faces a life change or midlife shift, she helps sort priorities and plan next steps.

Practical skills are a regular feature of her work. That can include short mindfulness practices, behavioral experiments, or goal-focused steps that feel manageable. The therapist and client check progress and adjust plans as needed.

Her background includes five years of clinical experience as an LCSW in Florida. People who come to her for help with self-love or purpose-focused concerns find an approach that combines goal-setting with gentle reflection. To begin, clients follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule sessions.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Desirre often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and works well for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing exercises. Mindfulness helps reduce rumination and brings focus back to the present moment during stressful times.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made, with regular check-ins to keep things useful and relevant.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Ask about available online options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, or allow brief check-ins during work breaks, while still focusing on practical skills and goal progress.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, career challenges, and life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, life purpose, midlife crisis, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques to build tools and set achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working as a clinician. That background informs a straightforward, skill-based approach to common life and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida. The listing shows her professional credential as LCSW.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.

How are payments handled and what do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the booking process.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile and completing a short matching questionnaire. After matching, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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