PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

DK Portrait of Desiree Krise
Online therapist

Desiree Krise

Calm guidance for family stress and parenting

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Desiree

Desiree Krise is a licensed social worker who focuses on stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She greets new clients with a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach. The first meetings focus on what matters most to the family and what parents worry about day to day.

She aims to make talking about problems feel manageable rather than overwhelming. With 15 years of experience and a Pennsylvania LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Desiree uses practical, evidence-based strategies in sessions.

Background and approach

She guides conversations so parents can find clearer ways to handle conflict, set boundaries, and rebuild trust. Sessions also address caregiver stress, attachment concerns, and issues that come up after divorce or separation. Desiree pays attention to how family patterns affect individual well-being.

She helps clients sort through communication problems, control issues, and feelings of isolation. When trauma symptoms, panic, or mood concerns appear, she works to reduce their day-to-day impact and to strengthen coping skills. Her style is direct but warm.

She encourages questions and works with each person to set simple, realistic goals. Parents and caregivers leave with concrete next steps they can try between appointments. Desiree practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English.

She supports people through transitions like pregnancy and childbirth, forgiveness work, and challenges related to intellectual disability, offering steady guidance as families navigate change.

How therapeutic approaches meet online family needs

Desiree uses evidence-based techniques that translate well to online formats. One approach focuses on practical coping skills and problem-solving to reduce daily stress and anxiety. That work is about identifying concrete steps families can try at home and practicing new ways to react in tense moments.

Another approach centers on communication and attachment work. These techniques help parents and caregivers notice patterns, improve listening, and rebuild trust. They are useful for issues like divorce adjustments, caregiver stress, and feeling emotionally distant from family members.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needs change.

Online sessions make this work more accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home while phone, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy caregivers. These options help families fit therapy into their routines and try new strategies between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue, plus related topics like attachment, communication problems, and divorce or separation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and warm, with a focus on clear conversation and practical steps families can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, build self-esteem, and address parenting and family concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Pennsylvania LCSW with license number PA LCSW CW020699 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to those within the therapist's licensed region.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to get started, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

Next step

Talk to Desiree

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point