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Desarae Herard, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Skills for coping
About Desarae
Desarae Herard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical feedback and clear strategies for common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, intimacy-related problems, parenting, and bipolar-related concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Sessions are conversational and focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and helps people set their own pace.
Desarae trained in psychology and counseling, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Jacksonville University in 2006 and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2011. She moved to Florida for school and has worked in a range of settings since then. Her background includes crisis work and routine counseling across varied situations.
In practical terms she teaches skills people can use between sessions. That includes coping tools for stressful moments, steps for improving communication, and manageable ways to work on self-esteem. Sessions tend to focus on immediate problems and on small experiments to test different responses.
People looking for clear, structured help with everyday problems and specific symptoms often find this style useful. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details.
How she uses CBT and client-centered methods online
Desarae commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to see what changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that involve repeated patterns of thinking and reacting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and helping the person set their own goals and pace, which supports clearer decision making and confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with clients to decide which methods best match their needs and goals. That means adjusting techniques, pacing, and practical homework based on how someone responds over a few sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. These practical benefits can help people keep momentum while trying out the strategies discussed in sessions.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and focused on skills. She offers feedback, helps notice unhelpful thoughts, and tries small experiments to change habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in a variety of settings, including crisis situations and routine counseling roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.