Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Desiree works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Desiree
Desiree Gharakhanian is a licensed clinician who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She supports those facing depression, life transitions, grief, and relationship strain. Desiree holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical in Maryland with six years of experience.
She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. The work often centers on spotting patterns, practicing new ways to respond, and building everyday coping skills.
Background and approach
Desiree emphasizes collaboration. She listens to what matters to each person, then suggests approaches that match their needs and pace. That can mean short skills practice, problem-solving, or talking through emotions until they feel clearer.
Her background combines medical knowledge with social work practice, which informs a whole-person view of problems. She pays attention to how stress affects the body and behavior, and she helps people find realistic changes that fit their lives. People can expect a steady, practical therapist who focuses on small, measurable steps.
Desiree aims to help people feel more in control of anger and stress, improve self-worth, and navigate life changes with clearer thinking and calmer responses.
What Desiree works with
Everything Desiree lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Desiree's practice.
Evidence-based techniques for online care
Desiree uses well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on skills people can practice between sessions. One common approach is skills training that targets emotional regulation and anger management; it teaches step-by-step strategies to notice triggers, pause, and try different responses so strong feelings cause less harm. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and behavioral changes, helping people break larger stresses into manageable steps and test small shifts in daily routines to reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Desiree works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts techniques as progress is made. She checks in regularly about what helps and changes the plan when needed so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let people work face-to-face from their chosen location, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, homework prompts, and ongoing skills practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum as new skills are learned.
Questions people ask about Desiree
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions combine listening with concrete skill-building and short-term strategies to manage strong emotions and daily stressors.
What is her clinical background?
She holds an MD and a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical credential and brings six years of professional experience to her practice.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is licensed in the state of Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.