Desirre Smith, LCSW
Supportive LCSW for life transitions
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- Practical goal setting
- Skills for stress
- Spanish and Portuguese
About Desirre
Her sessions focus on clear goals and everyday strategies. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small changes that lead to real progress. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, while Mindfulness techniques build calm and presence.
With five years of clinical experience, Desirre emphasizes collaboration. She and the client set concrete goals together and pick tools that fit the person’s life. Sessions tend to center on practical exercises, short skill-building, and honest conversation about what’s working and what’s not.
Common concerns she addresses include self-esteem, communication problems, life purpose, and coping with life changes such as a midlife crisis. She helps people sort conflicting priorities and make realistic plans for the next steps.
To get started, visitors choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Costs vary with location and therapist scheduling, and the subscription can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Desirre commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and stress. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can calm the body and make responses less reactive.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and build momentum toward goals. That method is conversational and supportive, useful when motivation feels stuck or conflicting priorities get in the way.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to try first. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made together so the plan stays practical and relevant to your needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. The main practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time and make scheduling easier around work or family routines. Online care also lets people use shorter check-ins when that suits a hectic day, or pick sessions that do not require video when bandwidth or focus is limited.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes including midlife crisis.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on goal setting, skill building, and short exercises you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.