Desiree Latta

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) who believes therapy should feel real, supportive, and empowering, not robotic or one-sided. My clients know me for being direct yet compassionate, and for creating a space where honesty and humor are welcome. I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and adults work through anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and major life transitions.

I bring experience from both clinical and leadership settings, which allows me to balance empathy with structure and help clients set tangible goals that lead to lasting growth.

My approach is collaborative, goal-oriented, and rooted in helping clients create real change, not just insight. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based approaches to help clients identify patterns, build practical coping tools, and reconnect with their strengths.

I believe therapy should feel engaging and human, sometimes deep, sometimes light, and always productive. I balance compassion with honesty, using humor and real conversation to make the process feel less clinical and more like a partnership focused on your growth and success.

Your first session is all about getting to know you, not just your struggles, but your strengths and what’s been working. We’ll explore what brought you to therapy, what goals matter most to you, and identify practical next steps you can start using right away.

You can expect a comfortable, judgment-free environment where you can be yourself. I’ll ask meaningful questions, listen deeply, and begin shaping a plan that feels both supportive and solution-oriented.