Desiree Monroe , MD, LCPC

Desiree C. Monroe brings a long-standing commitment to counseling and recovery work, drawing on clinical training and hands-on experience with diverse populations. She began her professional counseling career in 2009 and has worked across outpatient and inpatient settings with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Her background includes supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, alcohol and drug use disorders, trauma survivors, victims and offenders of crime, children in foster care, and first responders.

Desiree uses a client-centered, eclectic approach intended to motivate healthier behaviors, promote wellness, and support trauma and addiction recovery. She emphasizes education, advocacy, and empowerment while helping clients develop coping skills and navigate life changes. She is a Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists Approved Clinical Supervisor in Clinical Professional Counseling and holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Sociology-Anthropology from Towson University.

Desiree is licensed to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, DC, and as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. The Maryland LCPC credential indicates her licensure as a clinical professional counselor. Her practice focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationships and family concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She is dedicated to fostering hope, healing, and practical change for those she supports.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Desiree Monroe

Desiree integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist supports growth and self-awareness; this approach is helpful for building trust and addressing self-esteem and relationship concerns. CBT is a structured approach that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be particularly useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Desiree works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Desiree is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, allowing therapy to fit into busy or changing lives.