- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT
- Stress and grief
About Desiree
Desiree Steadman-Gallegos is a Utah LCSW with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, and changes in life circumstances.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside other approaches to address how emotions and attachment patterns affect daily life. Sessions focus on naming feelings, noticing patterns in close relationships, and trying new ways of interacting. Conversations are practical and down-to-earth so people can use what they learn between sessions.
Desiree also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with thoughts, behavior, and values-driven action. She helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those priorities. Work can include coaching-style planning when clients want concrete strategies for work or life goals. Sessions are presented in a straightforward, conversational way. People who choose her often want clear steps and help recognizing patterns that repeat in their relationships and life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first visit.
How EFT and related approaches work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and attachment. It helps people notice hard-to-name feelings and how those feelings shape interactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clarify values and encourages committed action toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to build practical coping skills and reduce unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of EFT, ACT, or CBT fits their goals and preferences. That choice can change as needs shift over time.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because session options are not detailed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone choose audio-only or video depending on bandwidth and comfort. Discuss format preferences during the matching process so sessions match practical needs as well as therapeutic goals.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, and life transitions among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a direct, conversational manner.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working with people across a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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