- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Desarae
Desarae Herard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience. She focuses on helping people regain a sense of control when life feels overwhelming. Her approach is warm and practical, offering feedback and tools that can be put to use between sessions.
She meets clients where they are and uses empathy to guide conversations. Sessions emphasize clear strategies and skills for coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges like grief or addiction.
Background and approach
Parents seeking help with parenting concerns can expect practical ideas they can try at home. Desarae draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new patterns of behavior.
These methods aim to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Her background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Jacksonville University and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She has worked in a variety of settings and handled both crisis situations and everyday life issues during her career.
In sessions she focuses on building skills for coping with life changes, improving relationships, and addressing intimacy-related concerns and bipolar symptoms. The work is practical, goal-oriented, and paced to match each person’s needs. Clients who want clear steps and supportive guidance will find a straightforward, empathetic approach.
What Desarae works with
Everything Desarae lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Desarae helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
Approaches Desarae lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on treating people with respect and listening closely to their experience. The therapist creates a supportive space and follows the client's lead, which helps when someone needs validation and clearer personal direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify patterns of thinking that feed worry or low mood and then test new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that respond to practical skill-building.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made together, so the work stays relevant to the person's life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or fitting a session into a busy day. These options let people access licensed professionals from different locations and choose formats that fit their routine.
Questions people ask about Desarae
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Common topics include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's style in session?
Sessions are compassionate and practical. The focus is on clear feedback, collaborative problem solving, and teaching skills to use between appointments.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 11 years of clinical experience working across multiple settings and with people in different stages of life.
What credentials and where is the therapist located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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