- Compassionate presence
- Skill focused
- Client centered
About Desarae
Desarae Herard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people regain a sense of control in their lives. She offers straightforward feedback and practical support to address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and other life challenges. Her approach is warm and empathic, meeting each person where they are and working together on usable strategies.
She encourages learning skills people can use day to day. That includes coping tools for mood shifts, techniques for managing stress, and steps to improve self-esteem and relationships. Sessions are aimed at small, steady changes that add up over time.
Her academic path began with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Jacksonville University in 2006, followed by a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2011. She has practiced in a variety of settings and brings eleven years of experience to her work in Florida.
She has experience handling crisis situations as well as common life stresses. Her work includes support for grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. The focus is on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
In therapy she draws on Client-Centered Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to shape conversations and homework. The goal is steady personal growth and clearer choices so people can move toward fuller, healthier lives.
How client-centered and CBT approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, showing empathy, and letting the person set the pace of change. It helps people feel heard and supported while they talk through problems like low self-esteem, relationship strain, or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made along the way so sessions feel useful and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work with a licensed professional from their local area. The therapist will help match the approach and scheduling to what works best for the client.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting issues, bipolar-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and client-centered, offering empathic listening and practical feedback to help people try new coping strategies.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She brings eleven years of clinical experience, including work in crisis settings and with everyday life issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.