Desiree Dickens is a Counselor based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Medication Management, School Issues, and Self Esteem. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
In life, we all experience things that can affect our mental health and well-being. It is of utmost importance to focus on what makes us each unique, as well as to know what our individual coping skills are. It’s not just the actual experiences that we encounter that make us stronger, better individuals, but understanding that the therapeutic process is essential in enhancing these skills and recognizing when they are and are not being used appropriately. Our mental health contributes to our physical, emotional and spiritual health. It all starts and ends with the mind. I have worked primarily with the population consisting of adults and adolescents with severe and persistent mental illness. You can see specific areas of specialty on my profile. In working with this population, I found that many do not understand the symptoms they are experiencing, and therefore struggle with utilizing appropriate coping skills. Utilizing the knowledge of others and learning new things is extremely imp