Desiree Ayala is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to providing quality mental health care to teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families. She understands that starting therapy requires courage. Prioritizing one’s mental and emotional well-being is an admirable act.

 

Desiree is a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who utilizes a trauma-informed lens. Clients describe her as warm and compassionate. She provides support for individuals navigating a wide range of struggles, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as difficulties in coping with stress, trauma, relationship issues, and behavioral problems. Since the start of her clinical career, she has worked with diverse populations in their search for meaning.

 

Through a Psychodynamic framework, Desiree incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to help clients challenge self-sabotaging behaviors and embrace personal growth. She is currently working on her EMDR Training Certification.

 

Desiree values a collaborative and empowering therapeutic process, ensuring clients feel supported in making life-changing decisions. With a commitment to fostering self-worth and resilience, she helps individuals move beyond survival to truly living fulfilling lives.

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