“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”

Desiree is a School Psychologist (LSSP) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) servicing clients across Texas. She is also the owner and founder of AWARE Therapeutic Services. Desiree believes change begins when clients become aware of their circumstances with a desire to understand and shift their perspective of life. The mission behind AWARE Therapeutic Services is to reset your expectations while advancing in wellness. 

As your therapist, Desiree thrives to create an authentic and accepting therapeutic relationship with each client. She believes life is a process, and at times people need a safe place to explore their thoughts and feelings. Desiree’s approach to therapy is meeting clients where they are and empowering them while going through the steps of therapy. Her goal is to address childhood emotional neglect and life stressors while encouraging clients to achieve their personal goals. She specializes in helping ambitious, career driven individuals that appear ‘perfect’ but are struggling internally. 

Desiree uses various theoretical techniques including EMDR, Jungian Analysis, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to address the needs of the client. Her experience includes  individual,  couple, family, and group therapy addressing traumas, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, inner child, attachment and abandonment,  relationship conflict, behavior management, intrusive thoughts, life changes and parent coaching.