Desiree Monroe

Compassionate, skill-based therapy for life challenges

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Desiree

Desiree Monroe is an MD and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 16 years of experience who blends evidence-based methods with a client-centered stance to support change.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside other approaches to help people develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, and mood disorders. Her work also addresses relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Desiree brings experience from both outpatient and inpatient settings and has worked with people facing complex challenges including trauma, addiction, post-traumatic stress, and caregiving or foster care issues. She emphasizes motivation, skill-building, and resilience, helping clients explore patterns, learn new strategies, and identify meaningful goals.

Her clinical perspective values collaboration and empowerment as central to recovery and growth. Practicing in Maryland, she integrates mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and dialectical strategies when appropriate, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

Desiree aims to create a supportive space where clients can examine concerns like impulsivity, isolation, and anger, and move toward clearer purpose, healthier coping, and improved emotional regulation.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy

Desiree frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and many practical challenges. She also integrates Client-Centered principles that emphasize empathy, validation, and collaborative goal-setting so that treatment reflects each person’s values and needs. When emotion regulation and interpersonal intensity are central concerns, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy may be included to teach coping skills for distress tolerance and relational effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to clarify goals and preferences, then tailors techniques from these methods to fit the individual’s situation rather than insisting on a single model. That flexibility helps ensure the plan evolves as needs change.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and fit therapy into busy or changing lives while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Desiree address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice combines client-centered care with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to promote practical skill development.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 16 years of professional counseling experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings with a range of clinical presentations.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds MD and LCPC credentials with license reference MD LCPC LC5153 and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English