Kiesa Desimone (she/her)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

My passion lies in creating a safe space for you to share openly and deeply, so that growth and change can occur.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in St Petersburg, FL

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

My personal approach to counseling is catered towards the belief that when my client is seen and heard, meaningful and positive change can happen! As a licensed mental health counselor, we can work together in a collaborative effort to give you the tools, insight and empowerment to create something different and better in your life. My style has been described as soothing and compassionate, and I draw on this to create a place where you can feel safe to share.

My Background and Approach

I am trained and specialize in trauma therapy, and I utilize an eclectic and holistic approach to therapy, including EFT (emotion focused therapy), somatic and trauma informed care, motivational interviewing and DBT (dialectical behavior therapy). I am trained in EMDR, (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) which I utilize in sessions to reduce triggers and facilitate healing. I focus on helping you to connect experiences and patterns in your life to how you may feel about yourself and the world around you. With this approach, I can foster a sense of empowerment and healing of trauma and help you to move forward with peace.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I like to spend time with my husband and children, and have a great love for dogs. I have a Great Dane and a Dachshund, who make things really messy but are treasured memories of our family. I love to read and may reference books, music and movies from time to time.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Schema Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Grief or Loss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $185/session

Info

Email Kiesa
1700 66th St n Suite 301
St Petersburg, FL 33710

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