Desiree Shaw, LPC

Desiree Shaw is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Louisiana who focuses on helping people cope with depression, anxiety, grief, and big life changes. She emphasizes practical ways to build resilience and more self-compassion in everyday life.

She creates an affirming space that honors each person's story and identity. Sessions aim to help individuals who feel isolated, who are grappling with body image concerns, or who want more self-love. Desiree also brings attention to women's health issues and to people navigating non-monogamous relationships.

Her work is trauma-informed and person-centered. That means she listens closely, validates what matters to the client, and tailors the process to fit each person. For people living with chronic pain, illness, or disability, she focuses on coping skills that acknowledge physical limits while supporting emotional needs.

Desiree offers guidance around hospice and end-of-life topics and helps people process loss after disasters or other major disruptions. She uses concrete tools and steady support rather than abstract theories. The goal is to help clients find practical steps to feel more grounded and capable.

With four years of experience as an LPC, Desiree works to meet people where they are and help them build lasting coping strategies. To begin, she recommends completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client's needs.

How therapeutic approaches work for online care

Desiree uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on listening, building coping skills, and helping clients increase self-compassion. One common approach she uses emphasizes a person-centered stance where the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects experiences, and supports clients in identifying what matters most to them. This approach helps with anxiety, low self-worth, and navigating life transitions.

Another key element of her work is a trauma-informed perspective. That involves recognizing how past hurts shape current feelings and pacing work so clients feel safe moving forward. This can be especially helpful for people coping with grief, disaster-related stress, chronic illness, or long-term isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and often develops over the first few sessions. She works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The focus is on partnership and practical steps rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and fit more readily into a busy day. It also can allow shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or camera use is limited, or offer longer video conversations when more in-depth processing is needed.