High performers often carry invisible weight. Whether you’re an executive, attorney, medical professional, athlete, or veteran, the same drive that fuels your success can also create stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. My work focuses on helping high-achieving individuals, adults and adolescents alike, restore clarity, balance, and purpose so th
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
I use a relational and depth-oriented approach that helps my clients find lasting relief from their distress by improving their self-understanding and their ability to tolerate difficult emotions. I begin by establishing clear goals with my clients to address their immediate concerns, and then I work with them to help them see how those concerns re
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
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.
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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
Since each client is unique, my therapy approach is designed just for you and your specific needs. Research has shown a correlation between Mental Health and Physical Health, so an approach addressing both could lead to the ultimate therapeutic results. A holistic approach will best serve you in dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and emotion
Authenticity, curiosity, awareness, playfulness, humor, and responsiveness are the characteristics that guide my practice. During each session I will create space for us to discuss how our communication is going and invite you to share any concerns or awarenesses you have about our interactions. Mostly, you can expect that I will want to get to kno
At its core, my approach to psychotherapy is three-pronged:
1. It is centered around the exploration and discussion of the full range of your emotions. I help you gain a more felt and embodied experience of your emotions (rather than one solely based on intellect or insight), which in turn, can facilitate greater spontaneity, flexibility, creativ
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