Desiree Robinson, LCSW, MD | Psychotherapist

About Desiree Robinson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Foster Care Counseling

Psychological Trauma

Counselling For First Responders

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Depression

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Desiree Robinson

Desiree N. Robinson, PhD, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than a decade of experience providing compassionate, direct, and dignity-centered care. She specializes in trauma recovery, life transitions, and supporting empathic individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and complex emotional challenges. Drawing on advanced trauma training and a PhD in Clinical Sexology, DesirÃ©e integrates mind-body interventions with evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. She is passionate about helping clients develop healthier relationships with their emotions and fostering lasting change that extends beyond symptom relief. DesirÃ©e's style is warm, genuine, and direct, creating a safe yet growth-oriented environment for adults from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, veterans, and survivors of trauma. She works with both individuals and couples, tailoring strategies to each client's unique needs while incorporating research-backed methods. Outside of her clinical work and her role as a clinical supervisor, DesirÃ©e enjoys reading, finding reasons to laugh, exploring theme parks and museums, and planning her next travel adventure.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Mental Health Problem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attack

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

New Mexico Highlands University, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1396185310

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What practice does Desiree Robinson work with?

Desiree Robinson works with Brightside Health.

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Desiree Robinson frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+ Counseling, Mental Health Problem , and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Desiree Robinson on their profile.