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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Body image concerns
About Desiree
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with four years of clinical experience, Desiree Shaw focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She works with people who need practical strategies to manage strong emotions and day-to-day challenges.
Shaw emphasizes a person-centered, trauma-informed way of working. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning coping skills, and building resilience. She pays particular attention to issues such as body image, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and isolation or loneliness.
She also helps people who are navigating polyamory or other non-monogamous relationships, and those wanting to develop greater self-love. Her approach is grounded in listening first, then offering concrete strategies to try between sessions. Conversations are direct and practical, aimed at improving how people function in daily life.
Shaw draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support change. She collaborates with clients to identify what’s working and what needs adjustment. Progress is tracked through small, measurable steps rather than vague promises.
People who contact her will complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to get started. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Desiree uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. In practice this means identifying specific behaviors and thoughts to change, then trying concrete strategies to test what helps. For example, one method focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing alternative responses to reduce distress. Another approach emphasizes building daily skills for managing stress, sleep, and mood so clients can handle hard moments better.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what feels useful and adjust methods over time. Goals, preferences, and life demands are part of that conversation so the plan fits real life rather than theory.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting counseling around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Practical benefits include easier scheduling, fewer travel needs, and the ability to maintain continuity of care when movement is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and activities to suit shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on client needs.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation, polyamory, self-love, and women's issues.
How does she typically work with clients?
The approach is person-centered and trauma-informed. Sessions concentrate on listening, setting clear goals, and practicing practical coping strategies between visits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a practicing therapist. That background informs her use of evidence-based techniques and goal-focused sessions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and services are provided via a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.