- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Gottman work
About Desireah
Desireah Riley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with four years of experience practicing in Texas. She focuses on relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and related difficulties including social anxiety and phobia as part of that mix. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
She uses straightforward, person-centered work that helps people talk through painful moments and make practical changes. Conversations often focus on communication patterns, attachment concerns, and how past losses or addictions affect daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help manage strong emotions and improve distress tolerance. Solution-Focused Therapy is used when clients want short-term practical steps for specific problems. The Gottman Method appears in her work around relationship communication and problem-solving.
In a typical session, clients can expect calm, clear guidance and an emphasis on actionable strategies. Goals are set together and progress is reviewed along the way. Desireah helps people practice new ways of relating, build steadier self-esteem, and reduce behaviors they find harmful.
Her background includes working with issues tied to blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, divorce and separation, body image, dissociation, and substance use concerns. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats when scheduling and to follow the listed steps to begin.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the person in the room; it helps when someone needs acceptance and practical exploration of feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers exercises to try different behaviors and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and regulating reactions in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process includes checking in on what seems to help and adjusting plans as needed so the therapy stays useful and relevant.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find that doing skill practice and homework between meetings fits better when sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving commitments. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in virtual settings, and the therapist will explain practical details about how sessions will run when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with relationship issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, addictions, and related concerns such as attachment issues and family problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, using Client-Centered Therapy alongside CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as an LPC and LMHC practicing in Texas.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Texas; sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered only to clients located where her Texas credentials are valid.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session format options when booking, since the available formats are not listed here and should be verified before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.