01 · Who Desirre works with

Desirre works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and self esteem

Desirre lists 5 specialisms and 4 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Desirre chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Desirre's own words

What Desirre says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

Welcome! Taking the step to seek therapy is an act of courage, and I commend you for being here.

My name is Desirre and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges of stress and anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, motivation, career difficulties, and life changes. I understand that each person’s journey is unique, and I am here to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings.

In our work together, I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness techniques to help you develop practical strategies for managing life’s challenges. My approach is collaborative, meaning we will work together to set goals and find solutions that align with your values and needs.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, facing a difficult life transition, or seeking to improve your relationships and self-esteem, I am here to support you. Therapy is a powerful tool for personal growth, and I am committed to helping you build the skills and resilience needed to create positive and lasting change in your life.

Remember, it takes strength to reach out, and by doing so, you are already taking the first step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.

I look forward to working with you.

Desirre Smith, on the BetterHelp listing · read 8 Nov 2026

03 · How Desirre works

The 4 approaches Desirre lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Desirre lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Desirre's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Desirre runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Mindfulness-Based TherapyMBCT

Trains attention on what is happening right now - body, breath, the thought as it arrives - so distress can be observed rather than automatically acted on. Strongest evidence is in preventing depression from recurring, and it is usually taught as a practice you keep doing outside the session.

Motivational InterviewingMI

A way of talking about change with somebody who is genuinely in two minds about it. The therapist does not argue for the change; they help you say your own reasons out loud, which is the part that predicts whether it happens. Common around substance use and health behaviour.

Solution-Focused Brief TherapySFBT

Starts from where you want to end up rather than from how you got here. Sessions look for the times the problem is already smaller and work out what is different about those, so the number of sessions tends to be short and the work concrete.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Desirre practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Desirre's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Desirre at this point.

2. Naming Desirre specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Desirre is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Desirre.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Desirre

Built from what Desirre actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Desirre's - Desirre has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

• “You offer sessions in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Does the work change depending on which we use?”

  People often reach different material in a first language than in a second. Worth naming before you choose.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW

Licensed in

Florida

Licence

FL LCSW SW23316

Licence number

SW23316

Licence expires

31 Mar 2027

NPI

1245069145

Years in practice

5

Gender

Female

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Desirre's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 8 Nov 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Desirre. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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