Desarae Herard, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Desarae

Desarae Herard is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 11 years of experience. She focuses on helping people regain a sense of control when life feels overwhelming. She aims to give clear feedback and practical strategies so clients can handle day-to-day problems and bigger transitions.

Her style is warm and direct. She meets people where they are and offers interventions that match their situation. Sessions tend to include skill-teaching and concrete tools for coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and changes in relationships.

Background and approach

Desarae trained in psychology and completed a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She practices in Florida and holds the credential FL LMHC MH12705. Her background includes work in crisis settings and a range of care environments, which informs how she approaches practical problems in therapy.

She draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful space where a person’s goals guide the work. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that lead to better outcomes. Parents and caregivers searching a family and parenting directory will find an emphasis on parenting and family concerns among her focus areas.

Her approach stays focused on usable skills and step-by-step progress rather than lengthy theory.

Practical approaches for online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and support while helping set achievable steps. This approach can help when someone needs a respectful space to sort priorities and make small changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and tries new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or handle stress. CBT is often used for concerns like anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what helps and what doesn’t.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent during busy weeks, travel, or when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these options to share tools, homework, and feedback between meetings.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and family matters.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is compassionate and straightforward. She offers feedback, teaches practical skills, and tailors strategies to each person’s situation.

What is her background and experience?

She has 11 years of experience and has worked in multiple environments, including crisis care and day-to-day clinical settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the Florida credential FL LMHC MH12705 and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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