Therapist profile
Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra, LCPC
NV LCPC - Stress and family related concerns
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- ACT
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- Mindfulness
About Desiree
Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra is an NV LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience in clinical practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem, as well as mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. Her listing also notes work related to relationships, family concerns, addictions, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, and career coaching.
She focuses on practical, conversational work in sessions. Desiree adapts how she talks and what she does to fit each person's situation. That can mean learning skills to manage strong feelings, mapping out small steps toward better routines, or talking through painful loss and what comes next.
Her background includes a range of evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She draws from these methods to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding to stress and relationship strain.
People often come with issues tied to family roles, caregiving stress, blended households, divorce and separation, or chronic illness. Desiree also lists experience supporting those facing cancer, aging concerns, first responder stress, and codependency. Sessions are intended to address immediate problems and build skills for everyday life.
She works in Nevada and conducts sessions in English. The approach is collaborative and straightforward, with attention to clear steps and practical tools someone can use between appointments.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and problems that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then practice concrete strategies to change them, which can help with depression, anxiety, sleep, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it is commonly applied when emotion regulation and relationship strain are central concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels possible, then recommend methods to try together. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques if something is not helping.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks or evenings. Some people find phone or video sessions reduce the need to travel, allow quicker follow-ups, and make it easier to use skills learned in therapy during everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, grief, mood disorders like bipolar, relationship and family-related concerns, parenting issues, addictions, trauma, sleep and eating problems, and career coaching.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a mix of practical, evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an NV LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Nevada.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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