Desarae Herard, LMHC
About me
A big believer in taking back control of one’s life, I focus on offering useful feedback and support to help address various life challenges. I use a compassionate and empathic approach in meeting clients where they are and delivering appropriate interventions and strategies throughout the counseling process. I strive to teach individuals to develop and use skills to cope with their individual setbacks in order to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
A transplant from the northeast, I moved to Jacksonville in 2002 for undergraduate studies. I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Jacksonville University in 2006 and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2011. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Qualified Supervisor in Florida.
I have worked in a multitude of environments and with people in various stages of their lives. I am well experienced in dealing with crisis situations as well as day to day life issues. Mymain goal is to help you achieve positive personal growth and ultimately reach your full potential.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
License information
FL LMHC MH12705
Reviews
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She is a great therapist. It’s very comforting talking to her , she listens and offer suggestions based on her experience. If she hasn’t heard from me in awhile she always msg me to just check in. She really cares about her clients. She’s very warm and caring.
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Desarae for 4 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She listens and gives great feedback and helps with different options and helps me see through my issues/situations
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Desarae for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Good listener. Helpful. Remembers things
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Desarae for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Desarae is one of the best therapist I’ve ever had!
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Desarae for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She felt like talking to a friend. Exactly what I needed to lift my spirits and clear my head. Super easy to talk to and really made me feel heard.
Written on Jan 19, 2022 after therapy with Desarae for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Desarae is amazing. She actively listens to me and makes me feel empowered. She's truly wonderful!
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with Desarae for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes