Fabiola Desire, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Client-centered
Mindfulness tools
CBT strategies

About Fabiola

Fabiola Desire is a Florida licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She supports those dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and career or LGBT concerns. She speaks English and Haitian Creole and brings 13 years of experience to each appointment.

Fabiola aims to create an open space where people can talk without fear of judgment. She focuses on building practical steps that fit into everyday life. Sessions often center on small changes that add up to clearer thinking and steadier moods.

Her approach blends client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That means she listens closely, reflects what matters to the client, and introduces simple strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and reactions. Emotional work is paced to each person's comfort level.

Fabiola also uses emotionally-focused techniques to help people understand relationship patterns and motivational interviewing to support change when motivation feels stuck. She pays attention to cultural and life context, including immigration issues, first responder stress, and experiences tied to abandonment or identity.

People who come to her can expect direct, compassionate guidance and practical homework when it helps. She encourages gradual progress and checks in on what’s working. If you want a thoughtful, steady companion through difficult times, she offers focused support to help you move forward.

How these approaches work in online sessions

Fabiola commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, offering reflections and validation. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to help ground strong emotions and reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Fabiola will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and remove travel time that might otherwise interrupt work or caregiving. Licensed professionals use these formats to deliver the same therapeutic work as in-person care, helping clients apply skills and track progress from their daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCoping with natural or human-caused disaster Domestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issues Guilt and shame Immigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Haitian Creole

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Fabiola help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, LGBT matters, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include immigration issues, first responder stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens without judgment, uses mindfulness and CBT techniques, and helps set small, manageable goals.

What is her professional background?

Fabiola has 13 years of professional experience working with people in clinical settings. Her work has covered a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.