Desireah Riley is a licensed professional counselor who helps people work through relationship struggles, grief, addiction, and issues with self-esteem.
01About Desireah
Desireah Riley is a licensed professional counselor who helps people work through relationship struggles, grief, addiction, and issues with self-esteem. She presents as calm and approachable and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her work centers on improving communication and rebuilding confidence in daily life.
She uses a person-centered stance that puts the client's priorities first. Sessions often begin with clarifying what matters most and building small goals to work toward.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with more useful habits. Desireah also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive behavior. For relationship concerns she incorporates ideas from the Gottman Method to improve how people talk and solve problems together.
Solution-focused methods help clients identify strengths and short-term steps when change feels overwhelming. With four years of clinical experience, she brings steady support to people navigating life transitions. She pays attention to cultural and gender-related concerns and aims to make therapy relevant to each person's background.
Practical exercises and homework are used when helpful to build new skills between sessions. People meet by video, phone, chat, or messaging depending on their needs. Desireah works from Texas and holds LPC and LMHC credentials.
Sessions are conversational and aimed at gaining small, sustainable changes over time.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 84713 · expires September 2026
- LMHC (Washington)
- License LH61506169 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1780316885 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Desireah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Desireah names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Desireah names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How chosen approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and decide their own goals, which is useful for grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, addiction triggers, and negative self-talk.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try tools from different methods to see what fits best. Together they will adjust techniques and pace so the work matches needs and preferences.
Online sessions can be done by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, caregiving, or travel.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address in therapy?
She focuses on addictions, relationship issues, family stress, grief, and self-esteem. Additional topics include attachment, body image, codependency, and fertility concerns.
What is her approach or style in sessions?
She uses a person-centered style combined with practical methods. Expect goal-oriented work that uses CBT and DBT skills along with solution-focused steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relational concerns. That experience informs a practical, skills-based approach.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Texas. The profile lists TX LPC and WA LMHC as documented licenses.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats let people pick what fits their schedule and needs.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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