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Dr. Desirae Martinez

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just tired of carrying so much on your own? You don’t have to do it alone. I’m passionate about helping you heal, grow, and step into a more grounded, fulfilling life. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and truly supported as you work toward meaningful change.


I’m Desirae, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and the CEO & Founder of Profound Minds Psychological Services, LLC — where thinking evolves. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. With over 5 years in the mental health field, I deeply respect the courage it takes to begin therapy and the strength it takes to keep going.

I take a whole-person, trauma-informed approach, exploring how your experiences have shaped the way you think, feel, and connect. As a Christian, I also welcome faith into the process if it’s important to you — while always honoring your individual journey.

My approach to therapy

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to you. I draw from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and other integrative approaches to help you better understand yourself, process what you’ve been through, and build healthier, more sustainable patterns.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a supportive, judgment-free space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. We’ll move at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you while working toward deeper understanding and healing. I’ll meet you with compassion, curiosity, and honesty as we explore your experiences, make sense of your emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change that feels right for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    EdD (Doctor of Education) at Liberty University, MA (Master of Arts) at Lindenwood College
  • License type
    Not specified

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Strength-Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English