About Desiree
Desiree Monroe, MD, LCPC, centers her work on a client-focused, practical approach. She aims to help people make behavior changes that reduce stress and manage anxiety. Her style is direct and warm, shaped by many years in counseling settings.
She draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new skills. Mindfulness practices are used to bring focus to the present moment and reduce reactivity. Dialectical behavior therapy skills help with emotional regulation and improving coping when feelings feel overwhelming.
Background and approach
Desiree has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings since 2009. That time includes supporting people affected by trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress. She has experience with those who have faced domestic violence, placement in foster care, and first responder stress.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology-Anthropology from Towson University. The profile lists both MD and LCPC credentials, and she practices in Maryland. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on concrete goals.
She uses motivational interviewing to support change and solution-focused planning to map next steps. People can expect practical ideas, short-term skill building, and steady guidance through life changes.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. The therapist offers empathy and follows the client's pace to set goals and find workable solutions for stress and anxiety.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes because it teaches specific skills to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can reduce impulsivity and help manage strong reactions to stressors.
Deciding on an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. It is common to combine techniques so the plan fits the person and changes as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for in-depth conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins, reminders, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum during recovery.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Addictions
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 16 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
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