Desiree M. Gaffney, MA, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor and child mental health specialist in Washington State (License #LH60373141). She graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Self and Society and earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Saint Martin's University. Desiree completed her internship at Greater Lakes Mental Health Care in Lakewood, Washington.
The theoretical orientations guiding Desiree's therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Developmental Theory, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Desiree works in collaboration with each client to develop a treatment plan based on their unique, individual needs and strengths. She believes that every individual's experience in life and through therapy is unique and requires a tailored approach. She enjoys the use of humor, personal strengths, art, and other activities to promote insight and movement toward personal goals.
Desiree specializes in the treatment of adolescents, but also treats adults. She is experienced with a variety of personal and mental health issues including depression, self-harming behavior, anxiety, sexual identity, gender identity, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges.
