Desi

Ms Desi Isidro

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, New York & New Jersey, promoting an integrated & holistic approach to mental health & wellness, with credentials that include a Psychology Degree, a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from New York University, NYU Field Instructor, Clinical Supervisor & Biofeedback therapy.

About Me

Finding balance and well-being often involves connecting different parts of ourselves. I help individuals explore their mental health holistically, integrating mind and body for lasting change. We can delve into your unique needs, drawing on strategies that foster resilience. For those interested in tangible tools, we might incorporate biofeedback therapy to build self-awareness and manage stress effectively, guiding you towards overall wellness.

Approach

Promoting an integrated approach, I guide sessions toward noticing patterns between thoughts, emotions and bodily signals so change feels practical and steady. In Livingston or via secure telehealth, I offer sessions in English or Tagalog with a calm pace, collaborative check-ins, and short practices to try between meetings. When useful, gentle biofeedback-style tools help translate stress into something you can measure and shift. People juggling school, work or family roles who want concrete skills for resilience often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Outpatient Services

    Mental health treatment attended during the day without hospital admission, including therapy sessions and psychiatric appointments.

  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Prevention

    Programmes aimed at preventing mental health problems before they develop, through education, early intervention, and resilience building.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Forgiveness

    The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Qualifications


New York University

Registrations


Association of Social Work Boards

LCSW

Association OF SOCIAL WORK BOARD

Service Area


Life-haus Therapeutic Solultoins

In-person & Online

Essex

Livingston, New Jersey

United States