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Desirre Smith

Compassionate, goal-focused therapy for life transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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About Desirre

Desirre Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who blends practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and challenges around self-esteem and career direction.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside motivational and solution-focused techniques to help clients build concrete skills and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Her work is collaborative and strengths-based, inviting clients to clarify goals and try hands-on strategies that fit their values and daily life.

Mindfulness exercises are integrated when helpful to support present-moment awareness and emotional regulation, while motivational interviewing methods assist with readiness and sustained behavior change. Desirre also addresses communication difficulties, questions of life purpose, midlife transitions, and cultivating self-love.

Based in Florida, she offers services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and supports people navigating career issues, coping with life changes, and improving relationships. Her approach emphasizes practical tools, steady progress, and client-driven goals to help people move toward more satisfying, sustainable outcomes.

Practical approaches for online change



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it helps clients develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, stress, and relationship patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding techniques to improve emotional regulation and present-moment focus, which can reduce reactivity and increase clarity when making decisions.

Choosing the right method is treated as a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life context with clients to determine whether CBT, mindfulness, motivational strategies, or solution-focused tools best support their aims, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access care from home or while juggling work and family, and they allow the therapist to tailor interventions and check-ins in ways that fit daily life and individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, career difficulties, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like communication problems, life purpose, midlife crisis, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and skills-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience providing therapy and applying the listed approaches in clinical work.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as FL LCSW SW23316, and is based in Florida.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Therapy is offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese