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Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra

Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra, LCPC

Nevada

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LCPC counselor - anger and mood concerns

  • Anger management strategies
  • CBT and ACT methods
  • Emotion regulation skills

About Desiree

Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, anger, and career or coaching questions.

She focuses on clear, respectful conversation. Sessions concentrate on practical steps people can try between appointments. Desiree adapts the pace and content to what each person needs and prefers rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her background includes several evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Those methods are used to help with mood regulation, managing strong emotions, building motivation, and improving day-to-day coping skills.

In sessions she helps people identify patterns that fuel anger or resentment. She also works on communication skills, boundary setting, and planning small experiments to test changes in behavior. The focus is on usable techniques that reduce reactivity and improve problem solving.

People who prefer clear options and straightforward tools tend to fit well with her style. She encourages regular review of progress and adjusts strategies when something is not working. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when anger or avoidance gets in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and then testing new ways of thinking or acting to reduce symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Desiree will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That conversation happens early and is revisited as needs change so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Therapists often combine skill practice, real-life assignments, and planning discussions so progress continues between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Nevada

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career issues, and related areas.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, evidence-based methods and conversational sessions. The focus is on skills people can use between appointments and on tracking what helps.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with mood, behavior, and coping concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in Nevada.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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