- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Social anxiety
About Mia
Mia Dessesaure is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York with seven years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports concerns such as panic attacks, attachment difficulties, and social anxiety and phobia.
Mia works from the view that each person knows their story best. She looks for the strengths people already have and uses those as the basis for change. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than vague ideas.
In meetings she listens to what feels most pressing and breaks larger worries into manageable tasks. Conversations often include ways to reduce worry, practice communication skills, and rebuild confidence after difficult experiences. She talks about reactions to stress and ways to respond differently when anxiety or panic appears.
Mia has helped people cope with financial stress and the pressures around pregnancy and childbirth. She addresses mood disorders and post-traumatic stress with straightforward strategies and gradual pacing. The work tends to be problem-focused and goal-oriented, with space for exploring how past experiences affect current relationships.
People who choose her typically get an approach that balances real-world tools and reflective conversation. To start, she asks about your immediate concerns and what you hope to change. From there she and the client agree on next steps and practical tasks to try between sessions.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical methods to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. For example, approaches that teach coping skills and anxiety management focus on step-by-step techniques such as breathing, behavioural experiments, and structured practice to reduce worry and panic symptoms. These methods are useful for concerns like social anxiety, panic attacks, and everyday stress.Another common technique uses guided conversations to identify patterns in relationships and attachment. This work helps people notice how past experiences shape current behavior, then try small changes in communication and boundaries to improve relationships and confidence.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which tools to try first, adjust methods as progress is tracked, and combine skills practice with reflective conversations based on the client's goals and preferences.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel requirements. Online care can make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins when needed or to choose a format that suits attention and bandwidth. Because session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm the available options before booking so you know what will work with your routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as panic attacks and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused. She emphasizes clear steps, skill practice, and using a person's existing strengths to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.