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Desiree Monroe

MD LCPC LC5153
Credentials
MD LCPC LC5153
NPI Number
1760806830
Location
Maryland
Languages
English
Desiree Monroe

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16 years experience | Counselor of Color
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About Desiree Monroe

Greetings, my name is Desireé Monroe. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Via using a client-centered eclectic approach, my goal is to motivate healthy behavior, of which I have been doing since 2009 when I began my professional career in counseling. My experience involves working with children, adolescents, adults and seniors, in both outpatient and inpatient treatment facilities. I have a history of working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, alcohol and drug use disorders, trauma survivors, victims and offenders of crime, children in foster care and first responders. As a Board of Professional Counselors and Therapist (BOPC) Approved Clinical Supervisor in Clinical Professional Counseling, I hold a Master’s of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology (Eclectic track) from Bowie State University, and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology, Sociology-Anthropology from Towson University. Opportunities to educate, advocate, empower, and support others in all walks of life is what I value. I use my counseling skills to encourage change, teach people to cope with mental health challenges, promote wellness, and motivate trauma and addiction recovery. I am on a mission is to help, heal, foster hope and support individuals in need…come with me on this journey!

Licenses

LCPC
LC5153

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Adoption and foster care
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Communication problems
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Family problems
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Mood disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-love
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Desiree is absolutely amazing!”

“Desiree was very helpful to me as I processed several major life changes. I highly recommend.”

“She is amazing and very insightful!”

“Desiree is an exceptional therapist who was important in guiding me through a challenging and tumultuous period in my life. Her attentive listening and insightful guidance empowered me to effectively communicate my feelings to both my family and ex partner. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a fantastic therapist for anyone seeking support.”

“She is AWESOME.....very relatable....have me thinking about therapy in a whole different light....”

“Desiree is pleasant to work with and understands my concerns. She is knowledge about areas that I need to address and communicates effectively. Desiree's methods are impactful, insightful and promote growth. Her expertise and ability to be relatable and personable makes Desiree and excellent therapist. I would recommend her to anyone.”

“Desiree is a very insightful therapist, who brings a sense of calmness to my world. A lot of positive and optimistic thinking has emerged from my sessions.”

“Desiree is an amazing therapist. She made me feel heard and provided sound guidance to help me gain perspective and achieve my personal growth goals.”

“So far my experience with Desiree has been great!”

“I love her, she’s amazing”

“Desiree was absolutely wonderful to work with. She quickly understood what my goals were, and every session gave me good insights, tools to try, and external resources to pursue. She was instrumental in helping me overcome my challenges. Thanks to her, I'm in a much better place than where I was.”

“Great therapist, communicates properly. Able to identify issues related to desired treatment.”

“Desiree, really listens attentively and helps me come up with a clear path towards achieving my goals of better overall mental wellness. She is easy to understand and gives helpful feedback.”

“Desiree is an amazing therapist and it was so helpful working on my therapy goals with her. I feel like a different person than I was a few months ago when I started!”

“Sessions with Desiree has been amazing, from listening to my issues to coming up with creative and uplifting ideas and solutions to what I need to do. I stroke gold with my first therapy and would recommend her to everyone. She’s amazing”

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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