Desiree A. De Pace

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the next steps in your life? I am passionate about creating a supportive and affirming space where individuals can explore their experiences, gain insight, and develop meaningful coping strategies. With extensive experience working with individuals, families, and couples across the lifespan—including children, teens, adults, and elders—I help clients navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship concerns.

I take an inclusive, culturally responsive, and client-centered humanistic approach to therapy, ensuring every client feels seen, heard, and genuinely valued. Because no two journeys are the same, I tailor sessions to your unique background and goals by integrating evidence-based modalities, including:

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) & EMDR: Helping clients process painful memories, resolve trauma, and release the emotional and physical weight of past experiences.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): Guiding clients to identify unhelpful thought patterns, navigate anxiety and depression, build emotional flexibility, and take action aligned with their core values.

• Narrative & Cross-Cultural Therapy: Offering a collaborative, culturally attuned space to deconstruct personal and societal influences, rewrite disempowering narratives, and foster authentic identity exploration and self-acceptance.

Whether you are seeking relief from anxiety, healing relational wounds, setting healthy boundaries, or adapting to major life transitions, I meet you where you are. My goal is to empower you with insight and practical tools so you can foster personal growth, strengthen your relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with lasting resilience and confidence.