Therapist profile
Desireah Riley, LPC, LMHC
Texas
Licensed counselor - relationships and addictions
Continue with DesireahWhere Desireah stands
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 84713; LMHC, Washington / LH61506169
- NPI
- 1780316885
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
About
- Codependency support
- CBT and DBT skills
- Gottman-informed work
About Desireah
Desireah Riley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, addictions, grief, and self-esteem. She also addresses related problems such as attachment issues, communication struggles, and codependency.
Desireah focuses on practical work in sessions. She listens to what is happening in relationships and daily life. She helps people learn clearer communication skills and set boundaries without shaming them for past choices.
Her approach uses evidence-based methods to address patterns that keep showing up. That includes using Client-Centered techniques to prioritize each person's experience. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Desireah brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotions feel overwhelming, and she employs Solution-Focused methods to set short-term, achievable goals. She draws on the Gottman Method for relationship tasks when that is relevant to the work.
She pays attention to how family roles, blended family dynamics, and caregiving stress affect daily functioning. People who struggle with drug and alcohol issues, commitment fears, body image, or forgiveness work may find this approach helpful.
Sessions are offered in English in Texas. International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's perspective in each session. Online sessions focus on listening to what matters most and adjusting the pace to the client's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks concerns into thought and behavior patterns to work on between sessions and is useful for issues like low self-esteem and addictive urges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and handling relationship conflicts, which can be practiced in short exercises during an online visit.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, current struggles, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they pick techniques and set small goals that fit the person's life and priorities rather than imposing one method.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it useful for maintaining consistency between appointments and practicing skills in their everyday setting. Ask about current session lengths and how they structure skill practice for follow-up between meetings.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, and family-related issues. Additional areas include attachment struggles, codependency, and caregiving stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes the client's experience, combined with practical methods like CBT and DBT. The work focuses on skills, emotional regulation, and actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with adults on relationship and addiction-related concerns. That timeframe reflects her professional practice since credentialing.
Which credentials and region apply?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Texas. The listing reflects those two provided credentials and her Texas location.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options and formats before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details depend on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you for an initial appointment.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.