About Desiree
Desiree Krise helps people facing stress, anxiety, family tension, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She uses straightforward, steady support to help people name what feels overwhelming and find ways to cope. Desiree is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience.
Her style is warm and direct. She focuses on building trust and clear communication in sessions. People can expect practical strategies and short-term tools alongside time to talk through deeper patterns that keep repeating.
How Desiree works
Desiree pays close attention to how attachment and abandonment concerns show up in relationships. She also works with issues such as caregiver stress, communication problems, control struggles, impulsivity, and forgiveness. Mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and concerns around pregnancy and childbirth are also within her focus areas.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Desiree helps people set manageable steps and checks progress along the way. She encourages parents and caregivers to name realistic goals for daily life and to practice small changes that add up.
In sessions she blends practical problem solving with compassionate listening. The work often includes skills for managing panic and anxiety, communication practice, and building self-compassion. Desiree believes taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage and supports each person at their own pace.
What Desiree works with
The areas below are the ones Desiree selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques work online
Desiree uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and relationship patterns. One common technique teaches breathing and grounding skills to reduce panic and anxiety symptoms; these are practiced in sessions and repeated at home to build confidence. Another approach looks at attachment and abandonment patterns to help people recognize repeated relationship dynamics and try new ways of communicating and coping.Choosing the right method is part of the process. Desiree works together with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts the plan based on what proves helpful over time.
Online formats make this work flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity when life is unpredictable.
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