Therapist profile
Desiree Maldonado-Peluffo, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Relationships and mood support
Continue with DesireeWhere Desiree stands
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW121390
- NPI
- 1851772941
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Massachusetts
About
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness methods
- English and Spanish
About Desiree
Desiree Maldonado-Peluffo is a Massachusetts LICSW with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, depression, and life changes. She talks plainly about overwhelm and the practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control.
Desiree helps people who struggle with attachment concerns, abandonment worries, and patterns of people-pleasing or codependency. She also supports those facing commitment issues, communication difficulties, and the impact of someone else’s moods or crises on day-to-day life. Sessions focus on skills that can be used outside the therapy hour.
Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices. That looks like learning to notice thoughts without getting swept away, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practicing small actions that reflect personal values. She uses clear, step-by-step work rather than lots of jargon.
Desiree also brings attention to internal family parts and how they influence choices and relationships. This helps people recognize repeated patterns and try different responses. The emphasis is on practical tools for managing mood, stress, and conflict.
She offers therapy in English and Spanish and practices in Massachusetts. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The focus is on steady progress and building skills that fit real life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for making clearer choices in relationships and daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. That method is often used for anxiety, low mood, and changing repetitive patterns like people-pleasing.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Desiree will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what feels helpful, adjusting techniques, and trying different practices when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for different styles of check-ins such as brief phone catch-ups or fuller video sessions depending on what the therapist offers. Many people find it simpler to practice skills in the context of everyday routines when sessions are remote. Licensed professionals can help plan how to use sessions for skill-building, emotional regulation, and clearer communication in relationships.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, abandonment, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness in clear, practical ways. Sessions emphasize skills and small steps clients can try between meetings.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has ten years of professional experience working with adults facing mood and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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.