In therapy, we develop the capacity to pause, step out of the stress and burnout of living on autopilot, and explore the particular ways you struggle: self-defeating patterns, cyclical fights, limiting beliefs, self-protective behaviors that cause disconnection in your relationships, stress, anxiety, and depression. Therapy is a safe place that all
Life is inherently challenging, and resisting that reality can deepen suffering. You may have long imagined becoming a parent, only to find yourself grappling with unexpected feelings about yourself, your partner, or your child once you have become one. Or perhaps past emotional wounds are surfacing as chronic tension or physical distress. To avoid
I work with individuals from late adolescence through middle adulthood, with a special focus on college-aged individuals and those navigating the challenges of young adulthood. Many of my clients come to therapy struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or difficulty connecting with others socially or emotionally.
Some feel stuck, unmo
Emotional discontent, unpleasant thoughts, and feeling stuck are our mind's way of telling us that something internal needs tending to. As your therapist, we will work together to heal the parts of you that need attention. My approach to therapy is to provide a collaborative, judgment-free, and honest space where we can explore your inner world
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
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
The thought of entering counseling can be intimidating, especially if this is your first time setting foot in a therapist's office. That's why my passion for over 24 years has been to provide an environment where you can feel at ease in the process, be yourself, and work through your challenges in a safe and supportive place.
My clients
I am empathic, nonjudgmental and creative. I use a supportive, caring style to challenge my clients to achieve the goals they set for themselves. I am flexible, employing whatever therapeutic model fits the needs of my client.
I am an involved therapist. I don't just sit back and nod as you talk without giving you some sort of structure,
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
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