Deseree Black, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Deseree Black

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Eating Disorder

Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Trauma Focused

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Deseree Black

Deseree Black, LMFT, helps adults navigate emotional, relational, and life-transition challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care for patients across California. At LifeStance Health, Deseree provides a welcoming space where individuals and couples can better understand their concerns, build practical skills, and move toward meaningful, values-driven change. Much of Deseree's clinical focus centers on anxiety, depression, and ADHD, particularly when these concerns intersect with stress, trauma, or significant life transitions. They are especially dedicated to supporting adults who feel overwhelmed by racing thoughts, emotional reactivity, or patterns that interfere with work, relationships, or daily functioning. Deseree works collaboratively to help patients clarify goals, reduce distress, and improve focus, emotional regulation, and confidence. Deseree offers individual therapy and couples therapy, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Their approach blends structure with empathy, helping patients develop coping strategies while addressing the deeper emotional factors that sustain symptoms. In addition to their primary specialties, Deseree supports a wide range of mental health concerns and life-stage issues. They treat adults, including seniors, and have experience working with select populations such as LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and veterans, and adults on the autism spectrum. Outside of clinical work, Deseree enjoys spending time at the beach, surfing, staying active through sports like boxing and basketball, and coaching their kids' sports teams.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

Education and training

University of Phoenix, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1821765256

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Deseree Black?

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Is Deseree Black accepting new patients?

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Can I make an appointment with Deseree Black online?

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What practice does Deseree Black work with?

Deseree Black works with LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Deseree Black?

Deseree Black frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Deseree Black on their profile.