Desireah Riley, LPC, LMHC

Therapist in Texas

Desireah Riley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Texas.

License 84713, LH61506169 · Texas, Washington Expires September 2026, September 2026
NPI 1780316885 · national registry
Experience and languages 4+ years in practice English

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About Desireah

Desireah Riley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Texas. She focuses on practical ways to help people cope with addiction, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and family stress. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on building skills people can use day to day.

She uses relationship-focused ideas from the Gottman Method alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques. That blend lets her address how people relate to others and how their thoughts and habits affect feelings.

Background and approach

She also draws from dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused work to teach emotional regulation and short-term strategies for change. Desireah has four years of clinical experience working with adults facing a range of concerns. She supports people managing substance use, separation and divorce issues, blended family dynamics, and persistent communication problems.

She also helps people coping with grief, fertility stress, caregiver strain, and body image worries. In session she prioritizes clear communication and practical tools. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting, skill practice, and check-ins on progress.

The approach is flexible and tailored to each person’s needs and pace. Therapy is offered in English and delivered online via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Information on how to begin is provided through the Start Therapy flow, which includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling steps.

Credentials

LPC (Texas): License 84713 · expires September 2026
LMHC (Washington): License LH61506169 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1780316885 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Desireah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Desireah names

These are the approaches Desireah names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

Approach and online options that fit your life

Desireah uses a mix of approaches to meet practical relationship and personal goals. The Gottman Method brings a focus on interaction patterns and communication habits, which can help people improve how they connect and resolve conflict. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, offering a listening space where the client guides the pace and topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns with clear steps and exercises that reduce distress and change unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust as needed so the work fits the client's needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps identify what feels most useful and practical over time.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video sessions let people work face to face from any location with decent internet. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, homework, or when someone prefers typing to talking. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Desireah commonly help with?

She works with addiction, relationship strain, family difficulties, grief, and low self-esteem, plus related issues like codependency, communication problems, and forgiveness.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and practical, combining Gottman-informed relationship ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools to address thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Desireah has four years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including substance use, divorce and blended family challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Texas, with licensing noted as TX LPC and WA LMHC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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