Therapist profile
Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra, LCPC
Nevada
LCPC in Nevada - Anger and Emotional Regulation
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Nevada / CP0120
- NPI1679873780
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNevada
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Desiree
Desiree Cantorna-Ibarra is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Nevada with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career issues, and coaching needs.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps, not jargon. The aim is to help people notice what gets in the way and practice different ways of responding.
Desiree uses several common therapy approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thought patterns that increase stress or anger and test small behavior changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing strong emotions and handling conflict. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offer simple exercises to reduce reactivity and clarify what matters most.
She also works from a client-centered stance, listening closely and adjusting pace to what each person needs. That can mean a mix of skill-building, reflective conversation, and short homework that fits daily life. The focus is on practical tools people can use between sessions.
People looking to address built-up frustration, snapping at loved ones, work-related anger, or resentment may find this approach useful. Desiree aims to help people develop steadier ways of responding and clearer goals for change.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Desiree draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts that increase stress or anger and trying different behaviors to see what helps. DBT emphasizes concrete emotion-regulation and interpersonal skills that reduce reactivity and improve communication. ACT and mindfulness teach noticing thoughts and feelings without immediately acting on them and choosing values-based actions.Finding which of these approaches to use is part of the work together. She will discuss your goals and preferences and collaboratively decide whether to emphasize skills training, cognitive work, or acceptance and values exercises. Sessions can shift over time as needs change.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekly routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur, such as using breathing or grounding tools during a stressful break at work.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping issues, parenting challenges, anger, and career coaching.
How does she approach therapy?
She blends client-centered listening with practical methods like CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - licensed in Nevada and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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