As a neurodivergent-affirming and culturally responsive therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating complex intersectional identities. Whether you're in a mixed-neurotype relationship with communication challenges, an LGBTQ+ couple seeking affirming care, or a BIPOC individual experiencing microaggressions, I see beyond mainstream a
I’m Desiree Gonzalez, and I believe deeply in your capacity to heal, grow, and move through life’s challenges with strength. My passion for therapy comes from witnessing the resilience people carry—even when they don’t always feel it themselves. I’m here to help you tap into that strength and create meaningful, lasting
Finding your authentic, genuine self is the key to achieving a sense of well-being even in the most challenging circumstances. The journey toward uncovering your true self will help you achieve a more meaningful, directed life in spite of the challenges you face. I help my clients empower themselves and make decisions that come from their truest in
I have counseled children as well as adults, couples, and parents for over 17 years, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in SC and CA. I'll help you deal with depression, anxiety, ADHD, nurture your communication skills within your relationships, and help you develop stronger parenting skills. I draw from a variety of theories, a
Relationships can be so hard, especially with the stress life throws at us. I help parents, children, and couples connect in healthier, calmer ways. Whether your child just won’t listen, you are parenting a neurodivergent child, you are a single or adoptive parent, you are co-parenting through divorce, you and your partner are repeating the s
Many of my clients are executives, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, military members, veterans, first responders, and other driven professionals who appear successful outwardly but feel overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, or “off.”
As a board-certified clinical psychologist, I provide focused, evidence-based therapy tailored to hi
Are you feeling tired of carrying the weight of anxiety, sadness, or old wounds that never seem to fully heal? Maybe you’ve been stuck in the same relationship patterns, struggling with self-criticism, or feeling like no matter what you try, it’s never enough. You might even feel alone in your pain, unsure if anyone will truly understan
Why do we pick partners who can't meet important needs, even when we deeply love them at first? Why don't our partners understand us? Why don't they love us more or better? We imagine that if we meet the perfect partner, we'll love them forever. They'll perfectly understand us, always knowing how to help and support us. Why can't we find that perso
I am empathetic and enthusiastic about my work and encourage my client's to be curious about their lives, goals, and treatment. My approach to helping others is "eclectic," in that I do not adhere to one specific way of working with people. Instead, I utilize a combination of psychodynamic, object relations, and a family systems persp
If you’re finding yourself in frequent conflict with your partner or other important people in your life, it’s common to conclude that your partnership isn’t meant to be, that your conflict is due to a mismatch. However, conflict is an opportunity to grow into a deeper, more meaningful relationship. I partner with couples in ways
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