- Addictions support
- Relationship work
- Self esteem care
About Desireah
Desireah Riley is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people work through relationship strain, grief, addiction, and self-esteem concerns. She practices from Texas and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more connected to themselves and others.
She draws on client-centered work to make sessions grounded in each person’s goals and values. That means conversations start with what matters to the client and move at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping in day-to-day life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are brought in for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming. The Gottman Method informs work around communication and rebuilding trust in relationships. Solution-focused ideas help people set concrete, short-term goals and see progress quickly.
Desireah has four years of clinical experience and aims to make therapy practical and straightforward. She is familiar with issues that overlap with family life, blended households, and caregiving stress. She also supports people dealing with codependency, divorce and separation, and drug and alcohol addiction.
Sessions emphasize collaboration, clear next steps, and tools clients can use between meetings. People who want to start will complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions as described on the platform.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead, helping people set their own goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete skills for changing behaviors and moods. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as priorities and challenges shift.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or school. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use phone or video in ways that suit their energy and bandwidth. Licensed professionals adapt methods used in person for remote sessions so the focus stays on clear goals and usable skills.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to money and stress?
She lists addictions, relationship strain, family problems, grief, and self-esteem as primary concerns, and can help people whose financial stress ties into those areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is client-centered and practical, focusing on goals the client chooses and using tools from CBT and DBT when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a therapist.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.