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Desirre Smith

Therapist · Florida

Desirre Smith

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Life purpose and stress

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Experience
5 years
Based in
Florida
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness skills
  • Motivational interviewing

About Desirre

Desirre Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with five years of experience helping people who feel stuck or uncertain about what comes next. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and life changes. Desirre also focuses on communication problems, life purpose, midlife crisis, and self-love. She speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Desirre uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes that lead to different results. She brings Motivational Interviewing into sessions to explore motivation and build momentum toward practical goals. Mindfulness techniques are used to improve attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to set clear goals, try specific strategies between sessions, and review what works. Conversations are straightforward, with an emphasis on skills that can be applied to daily life and work situations.

Desirre often helps people who are navigating career transitions or questioning life purpose to organize their thinking and weigh practical next steps. For relationship concerns she focuses on communication skills and problem-solving rather than labels or diagnoses.

Her experience includes five years of clinical social work in Florida. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
Florida · SW23316

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

How Desirre uses evidence-based approaches online

Desirre commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change how problems play out. It tends to help with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and practical career or relationship problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and emotions without acting on them immediately, which can reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She works with clients to decide which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision happens early and can be revisited as goals evolve.

Confirm specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and between-session activities so they work in everyday settings and daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, life purpose, midlife crisis, and self-love.

How would she approach feeling stuck?

Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, using CBT and solution-focused techniques to set small, practical steps. She may add motivational interviewing to clarify what matters and build momentum.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience has focused on stress, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Florida LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the provider options when you complete the matching questionnaire.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be shown during signup based on your location.

How do I get started with sessions?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once your match is complete.

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