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Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra

NV LCPC CP0120
Credentials
NV LCPC CP0120
NPI Number
1679873780
Location
Nevada
Languages
English
Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra

Accepting new clients

12 years experience | Counselor of Color
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About Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra

I am licensed in Nevada with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Licenses

LCPC
CP0120

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Cancer
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Family problems
  • First responder issues
  • Guilt and shame
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual disability
  • Life purpose
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“I was very nervous when I first began therapy, but Desiree made me feel very relaxed. She is extremely easy to talk to and is very personable. I completely trust her advice as she is obviously knowledgeable in her field. I would recommend Desiree to anyone seeking therapy.”

“She’s professional , kind and caring.”

“She’s a great therapist. She’s comfortable to talk to and very helpful.”

“I love Desiree, she’s very supportive, listens to me, and provides great coping skills.”

“Desiree is a great communicator and emphasizes well. She is measured and well-spoken, and immediately understood my mindset and helped me process my life and give it a new perspective.”

“Desiree meets me where Im at each and every time we’re together. I’m so grateful for her patience and support.”

“Desiree is awesome! She helps me see the brighter side of life and my relationships. And she always supports me in my decisions and helps me navigate my rocky relationship with my partner with kindness and expertise. Can't recommend her enough.”

“Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra has been so helpful. When we meet, I know she has read my journal entries because she will refer to them. She even will send a quick word of encouragement when she notices that in an entry I just might need it in that moment. I appreciate her listening ear and effective strategies.”

“She is a kind spirit and easy to communicate with!”

“Desiree is amazing, I feel so lucky to have her as my therapist! I’d recommend her to anyone!”

“Desiree has helped me see a bigger picture than what I could see before. I appreciate how she is able to help me “untangle “ my thoughts to a happier life.”

“Up until now, she has been very understanding and she understands my concerns very well. Even though I don't know what exacyI am feeling, she helps me navigate the feelings pretty well. She is the GOAT”

“I am already making improvements in the way I communicate with my husband. As a result, I feel empowered and more likely to continue using the techniques we are working on. I am so grateful to having Desiree work through issues with me and will recommend her every chance I get.”

“I must say that I am very thankful for the sessions I had with Ms. Desiree, she opened doors in me that were closed in my past. I now see that I was harming myself by getting frustrated on the search for my future. I still a lot of work to do but I am confident that I will be a better person to me. Mahalo”

“Being from Hawaii, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Ms. Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra understands and respects the local Hawaiian culture. Our family culture and upbringing make a big difference in why it can be difficult to deal with the today's challenges and perspectives. I was amazed with her profound concepts that hit home for me.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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