- Anger management
- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
About Desiree
Desiree Gharakhanian is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the state of Maryland with six years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and life transitions. Desiree also supports people dealing with relationship strain and grief.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She helps people talk through what’s happening, find patterns that keep problems going, and try small changes to test what works. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings.
Desiree pays attention to how feelings like anger, shame, or guilt show up in daily life. She helps clients name those feelings, notice triggers, and practice different responses. Communication problems and forgiveness are areas she often addresses when resentment or conflict are present.
She also has experience with issues affecting veterans and armed forces members, and with post-traumatic stress. Women’s issues, isolation, and questions about life purpose are additional topics she covers. The work tends to be practical and stepwise rather than theoretical.
People who choose her typically want focused sessions that move toward concrete change. Desiree asks about immediate struggles, then co-creates a plan to reduce intense reactions and improve coping. Getting started involves a short matching process and scheduling a first session to review goals.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Desiree uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and concrete changes. One common method is skills training that teaches practical ways to notice triggers, steady breathing, and choose different actions when anger rises. This helps with workplace frustration, conflicts at home, and moments of shame or guilt. Another approach involves structured problem-solving to break big problems into small steps and rehearse new responses. That is useful for life transitions, motivation problems, and ongoing stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current struggles, goals, and preferences and then try techniques that fit those needs. Changes are tested between sessions and adjusted if something is not helpful.
Confirm the session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and letting people schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and video sessions let people use visual cues during skill practice. Ask about which formats are available when you complete the short matching questionnaire so practical arrangements match your schedule and goals.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions.
How does she approach sessions?
She uses practical, goal-focused sessions that identify triggers and teach skills to respond differently to strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.