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Desirée IsraelLCSW-C

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My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I work with individuals seeking connection, healing, and balance, believing that growth happens in relationship—with ourselves, our communities, and the systems we navigate. I bring a warm, affirming, and culturally responsive presence to our work together. I integrate mindfulness, narrative, and somatic approaches with liberation psychology and trauma-informed care, creating space for reflection, action, and practices that support balance and joy.

About Desiree

Location

Virtual, Maryland

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Cigna/Evernorth, Cash (out of pocket)

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Focus areas

Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum, Religious Trauma, Stress, Trans+, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Parents, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

6+

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I work with individuals seeking connection, healing, and balance, believing that growth happens in relationship—with ourselves, our communities, and the systems we navigate.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, Morgan State University

Interests

I enjoy exploring new cities and food experiences with my wife, spending time with our children and dog, and practicing reading, embroidery, and calligraphy.