Desiree Smith

Desiree is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Northeastern State University. Desiree is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment and Bio-Behavioral Catch-up (ABC), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), and Problematic Sexual Behavior in Adolescents (PSB-A). From a large agency to small private practices, Desiree has experience working with a wide range of individuals, including children, adolescents, families, and adults. While working in community mental health Desiree routinely addressed parenting issues, disrupted placements, family conflict, behavioral problems, ADHD, problematic sexual behavior, trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, religious trauma, suicidal thoughts and self injury behaviors. In group practice Desiree’s focus expanded to include more issues reflective of daily struggles many adults and adolescents experience such as difficulty boundary setting, communicating, infidelity, grief, life transition, relationship issues, and self-esteem. Desiree grew up between Southern California and Northwest Oklahoma and is a member of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribe. She holds a special place in her heart for Indigenous communities and the LGBTQIA+ community. She values witnessing the lives of those and other marginalized groups and is honored to be able to support and advocate for those individuals. Outside of therapy you’ll likely find me -Arguing with one of my dogs -Hyperfocused on planning my next travel adventure. -Ordering more books than I will ever have time to read. -Listening to my favorite music on repeat & re-watching favorite movies from the 90’s and 00’s.