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Desiree Monroe

Profile / United States

Desiree Monroe, LCPC

Maryland

LCPC in Maryland - Anxiety and Trauma

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About Desiree

Desiree Monroe is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and mood disorders.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered methods. She uses practical steps to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on learning skills for coping, managing strong emotions, and changing patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Desiree has experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. That includes work with people affected by substance use, trauma, foster care, first responder stress, and serious mental illness. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in clinical settings over her career.

She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work when appropriate. These approaches add concrete tools for handling intense feelings, improving communication, and setting achievable goals.

People who meet with her can expect a structured, practical approach. The focus is on identifying specific problems, trying new strategies, and tracking what helps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.

How Desirese Uses CBT, Client-Centered Work, and DBT Online

Desiree uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and test small, practical changes. CBT sessions often include homework tasks and clear steps to change behavior and mood. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can set their own goals and notice what matters most. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative part of her work. She will talk with the client about goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what is working. The client and therapist check progress and select tools that fit the person’s needs and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins on a work break, or reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday setting and quickly apply strategies between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address most often?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, and mood disorders.

How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

She applies CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions include practical exercises and behavior changes to reduce distress.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 16 years of clinical experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a range of concerns including trauma, substance use, foster care, and first responder stress.

What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and practices in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her services?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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