Testimonials

CBT has been very helpful for me in learning to cope with past trauma, as well as current anxiety problems and OCD tendencies. Deseree is great to work with and provides the needed support and guidance to work through these very difficult and sensitive issues. I am extremely grateful for the help she has provided me. Even though I was nervous to try CBT at first, I am so glad I did.

After experiencing trauma that drained me mentally and emotionally, panic attacks were a regular part of my life for years. It amazes me that I no longer have panic attacks. CBT with Deseree has helped me to finally be in control of my thoughts and anxiety. She tailored tools/techniques to me and listened carefully to everything I said. What I especially liked is that everything she taught me was in harmony with Bible principles. I’m forever grateful for her help. ❤️

Deseree was kind and gentle when helping work through underlying trauma issues. She was able to connect my spiritual growth and goals along with working through emotional issues. The whole family appreciates so much what she did for us and how I can continue to use the homework tools on my own when needed. Highly recommending.

I’m so grateful to Jehovah for allowing me to find Deseree. She was able to give me an accurate diagnosis after a few sessions. She is very knowledgeable, as well as very experienced in working with dissociative disorders. She has helped me to stay the course as I go through a difficult but needed process. She provides a safe space to process trauma and to deal with flashbacks and post traumatic stress.

I’ve seen therapists on and off for over 25 years. It helped to some degree with my past trauma and current distorted thinking. However I was pleasantly surprised that Desere helped me learn new ways to deal with current issues from my distortions, and also my past trauma. She taught me new ways to cope that I never heard of before, and I continue to use them successfully. I felt safe and understood during every session. And one more very important thing that sets Desere apart is, I feel cared for. I know she cares about me as a person and I’m not just another client in a file, which is how I often felt during therapy before. I am so happy that my friend recommended her to me. I continue to recommend Desere to many of my friends, because I have complete confidence she will try her best to help them too, and she will care about them just as she does me.

Years ago a situation I dealt with led me to seek therapy. The things the therapist told me over time, caused me to distrust others and created severe social anxiety that made serving Jehovah feel near impossible. After just a few sessions with Deseree the social anxiety began to lift. I had always been very social before this situation happened to me. Now I am able to be social and happy and close to my brotherhood again. No longer viewing them as a threat. Deseree is a blessing from Jehovah!

I’ve seen many therapists over the years… each time I was left feeling like therapy was only a band aid to help for a short period of time but never provided lasting or far reaching results. With Deseree it was totally different. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced… but even more importantly she is patient focused!! Her number one priority is helping you feel better and gain tools that you can continue to use to maintain your mental health for life. Her method is very practical, logical and efficient. I especially like that you are prescribed a number of sessions rather than feeling like you’re paying week after week for maybe years and never being cut loose. To top it all off Deseree is personable, caring and never fails to make you feel safe during sessions. I just can’t say enough good things about her and the difference she has made in my life!

As a music-loving 13 year old with anxiety and depression, the Safe and Sound Protocol was the most effective therapy I’ve had to date. I no longer feel like I’m living in survival mode, or constantly on the verge of a breakdown. I would recommend this therapy to anyone. Deseree has helped me so much!