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Fabiola Desire, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT focused work
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Fabiola
Fabiola Desire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 13 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
She uses practical, problem-focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one approach she draws on to look at thinking patterns and try different responses. She also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to listen and clarify what matters most to each person.
In a typical session she talks through what brought someone in and sets small, concrete steps to try between meetings. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with attention and reducing stress. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help finding momentum for change.
Fabiola pays attention to cultural background and life context, including immigration concerns and multicultural issues. She has worked on issues such as compassion fatigue, first responder stress, domestic violence, and grief related to natural or human-caused disasters. She also supports people handling body image, abandonment, and isolation.
Her work aims to be straightforward and practical. People can expect short-term goals alongside space to talk through feelings and decisions. To begin, follow the site's process to review options and schedule an initial meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Fabiola commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which often involves setting simple tasks to try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can clarify what they want to change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps identify and name underlying emotions that matter in relationships and personal decisions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and adjusts the focus as progress is tracked over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or a lunch break and can reduce travel time. They also allow practical adjustments like shorter check-ins when bandwidth or schedules are limited. The goal is to make sessions work with everyday life while using structured, practice-oriented methods such as CBT and mindfulness.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, career concerns, LGBT issues, and compassion fatigue.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of responding through small, practical exercises between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in social work settings and related clinical roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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