Angelie Desinor

Hi, I’m Angelie Desinor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I especially enjoy supporting clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or are trying to find their footing after a difficult experience or season of life. I understand that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and my goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel seen, heard, and free to be yourself. I'll take the time to understand your experiences, strengths, and goals while helping you make sense of what you're going through. Together, we'll work toward greater emotional balance, stronger coping skills, and a deeper sense of confidence in yourself and your future.

Our work will be grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a shared understanding of what matters most to you. We'll explore how anxiety, depression, stress, panic, grief and loss, and relationship challenges may be affecting your emotional well-being, while also considering how trauma, cultural experiences, identity, and past relationships may shape the way you see yourself and navigate the world. I draw from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help you examine beliefs that may have developed after difficult experiences, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you process painful experiences and develop healthier coping strategies, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to help you recognize patterns in your thoughts and respond to difficult emotions with greater awareness. I also incorporate Brief Dynamic Therapy to explore emotional patterns and relationship experiences, Strengths-Based Therapy to help you recognize the resources and abilities you already possess, and Problem-Solving Therapy to develop practical strategies for managing everyday challenges. Our sessions will be tailored to your individual needs and goals, helping you build resilience, strengthen your relationships, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other, talk about what has brought you to therapy, and explore what you hope to accomplish. You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly where to start. I'll ask thoughtful questions, listen to your experiences, and create a supportive space where you can share at your own pace. Together, we'll begin identifying your goals and what meaningful progress could look like for you. I want you to feel comfortable being honest about what you're experiencing, knowing that your feelings and experiences will be met with understanding rather than judgment. As we continue, we'll work on practical strategies that fit your everyday life and help you navigate difficult emotions, manage stress, improve relationships, and develop a stronger understanding of yourself. My goal is for you to feel heard, supported, and empowered as you work toward a healthier, more balanced life.