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Fabiola Desire

Therapist · Florida

Fabiola Desire

LCSW

Helping people find direction and confidence

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Career support
  • Trauma-informed care

About Fabiola

Fabiola Desire is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma, and low self-esteem. She supports clients looking for clearer motivation, greater confidence, and more satisfying career direction. Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole to accommodate bilingual needs.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about painful thoughts and feelings. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so clients can act on goals they care about. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person's comfort level.

In practice she draws on client-centered work that centers the person's own goals and values. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Emotion-focused methods help when relationship pain or attachment issues are central.

Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are additional tools she uses to boost focus and find momentum during change. These strategies are applied in concrete ways, such as short exercises, guided questions, and small behavioral experiments.

Her background includes more than a decade of professional practice in Florida settings. That experience informs how she supports people through trauma, compassion fatigue, immigration stress, and multicultural concerns. To begin, readers are encouraged to complete the intake steps and match with her if it feels like a good fit.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Haitian Creole

How her approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and lived experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify values, and supports decisions that feel right for the person. This approach is useful when someone wants a space to sort priorities or rebuild motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress that gets in the way of work or daily routines.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy targets how people experience and express emotion in relationships. It helps name painful feelings, understand patterns, and try new ways of responding. This can be useful for relationship concerns and attachment wounds.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques and checking in about what helps.

Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when days are busy. Online work also makes it easier to continue care across life changes while focusing on practical skills and behavioral steps.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Career concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, LGBT issues, and compassion fatigue are also listed specialties.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is open and collaborative. She focuses on practical steps, listening without judgment, and pacing work to each person's needs.

How long has she practiced?

She has 13 years of professional experience working in Florida settings prior to joining this directory.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida. Practice and experience are based in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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