Desie Loveridge is a compassionate and grounded therapist who believes that every person’s story deserves to be heard and understood. She creates a warm, supportive space where clients can safely explore their experiences, gain insight, and begin to rewrite the parts of their story that no longer serve them.

Desie works with individuals and families navigating a variety of life challenges—including anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum changes, parenting stress, and faith transitions. She also has extensive experience supporting clients with justice-system involvement, substance use, sexual-related concerns, and complex family dynamics. Desie’s work is guided by a deep respect for each client’s lived experience and a commitment to fostering growth, healing, and resilience.

Areas of Specialty

• Individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma.

• Children with autism and behavioral challenges

• Postpartum and maternal mental health

• Parenting support and family connection

• Grief, loss, and life transitions

• Families involved with or impacted by the justice system (including DCFS)

Desie welcomes clients from all walks of life and provides therapy for adults, adolescents, and children.

Therapeutic Philosophy & Approach

Desie believes that change begins with understanding our stories. Using a Narrative Therapy framework, she helps clients explore their personal narratives, identify patterns that may hold them back, and find new ways to move forward with purpose and self-compassion.

Her integrative approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and play-based interventions, allowing her to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs. Desie is skilled at addressing shame, guilt, and trauma while helping clients build healthy boundaries and strengthen relationships.

While her work is thoughtful and grounded, Desie also brings warmth and humor into her sessions—believing that laughter, honesty, and human connection are often some of the most powerful tools in the healing process. Clients describe her as genuine, approachable, and deeply attuned to their needs.