At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW17621
- NPI
- 1720675846
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English, Haitian Creole
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness tools
About Fabiola
Fabiola Desire is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and low self-esteem. She speaks English and Haitian Creole and practices in Florida. Her direct approach aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable for someone worrying about next moves.
She creates a calm space where clients can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on listening and understanding first, then working together to find practical next steps. The tone is respectful and nonjudgmental, with attention to personal values and what a client wants to change.
Fabiola draws on several ways of working, including motivational interviewing and client-centered methods, to help people build motivation and strengthen self-direction. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness tools to address patterns of thought and daily stress. These approaches are woven together to match each person’s needs.
With 13 years of experience, she has supported people dealing with trauma, grief, career strain, and identity concerns including LGBT issues. She also addresses topics like compassion fatigue, immigration-related stress, and interpersonal problems that affect everyday life.
People meet her for help with practical concerns such as body image, impulsivity, isolation, and finding life purpose. The work emphasizes small, achievable changes and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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How approaches like motivational interviewing work online
Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and reduce resistance, which can help with things like low motivation, substance-related concerns, and making life changes.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client’s lead to help them find clarity and confidence. This approach is useful when someone needs support naming feelings and deciding what matters most.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches hands-on techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce anxiety or depression symptoms over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying different tools and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since options are listed by the therapist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let someone choose whether to talk with or without video depending on what feels most manageable. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImmigration 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 issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic TherapyExperience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, LGBT issues, career strain, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include body image, immigration issues, isolation, and other life stresses.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is listening-focused and collaborative. She uses motivational interviewing and client-centered work to build motivation, plus cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to address thoughts and daily stress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges. That background includes work with trauma-related and identity concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she is licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.
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