Fabiola Desire

Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW Florida

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Haitian Creole

About Fabiola

Fabiola Desire is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 13 years of professional experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Background and approach

She creates a welcoming environment where clients can discuss thoughts and feelings openly and without judgment, and she focuses on supporting individuals as they take courageous steps toward a more satisfying life.

Her work blends practical, evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with client-centered listening and emotionally focused strategies to address both immediate concerns and deeper patterns that affect well-being. Fabiola emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set meaningful goals and build skills for coping with pressure, navigating interpersonal pain, and restoring a sense of purpose.

She is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns, including issues related to identity and multicultural experiences, and she offers services in English and Haitian Creole for people across Florida.

Approach, Collaboration, and the Convenience of Online Care

Fabiola draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. She also uses client-centered therapy to prioritize listening, validation, and building a strong therapeutic relationship that supports exploration of values and goals. Emotionally-focused techniques are incorporated when addressing relational pain and attachment concerns, helping clients process emotions and improve connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs and goals, adjusting techniques over time so that therapy remains practical and relevant. That collaborative stance helps people feel involved in their treatment and empowers them to try new coping strategies at a comfortable pace.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and life demands. This range of formats makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and it allows clients in Florida to access consistent support in the way that works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Fabiola work with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, career matters, and compassion fatigue, along with many related areas such as body image, immigration issues, and multicultural concerns.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She combines client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused elements to tailor sessions to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Fabiola has 13 years of professional experience working as a licensed clinician in Florida.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW17621.

Does she provide therapy in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and the therapist's availability.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Haitian Creole