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Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC

Dr. Desiree L. Stephens

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
13 Endorsed
206 S Kentucky St, Suite 103, McKinney, TX 75069
Let's Connect (469) 904-1439
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Children often do not have the words to express what they are thinking or feeling. Traditional talk therapy alone is rarely successful in helping children process difficult life situations. I help children overcome anxiety, depression, and other challenges. I also assist parents in building strong, open relationships with their children. If your child is going through anxiety, sadness, behavior problems, social issues, or life changes (divorce, loss of a loved one, etc.) I am happy to walk along side them in their journey. In addition to working with children, I also see teens and adults.
I believe in meeting clients where they are at and finding the treatment modality that meets their needs. I have extensive training in Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, Sandtray and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). All of these treatment modalities have been proven to help individuals in a variety of different ways.
Reaching out can be challenging and come with a wave of emotions. You're not alone in this. I pride myself in multicultural counseling, my allyship with the LGBTQ+ community, and helping the neurodivergent. Mental health is for all. Reach out for a consultation and let me know how I can help you, your child or a family member on their desired journey.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dr. Desiree L. Stephens now - (469) 904-1439

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Desired Journey

206 S Kentucky St

Suite 103

McKinney, TX 75069

(469) 904-1439
My office is conveniently located in McKinney, TX right off the square! Can't make it to the office? No worries, we can chat via Telehealth.
I specialize in Child, Divorce and Trauma and PTSD 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (469) 904-1439
Photo of Dr. Desiree L. Stephens, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Desired Journey

206 S Kentucky St

Suite 103

McKinney, TX 75069

(469) 904-1439
My office is conveniently located in McKinney, TX right off the square! Can't make it to the office? No worries, we can chat via Telehealth.
I specialize in Child, Divorce and Trauma and PTSD 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Oscar Health
  • Sana Benefits
  • Scott & White Health Plan
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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We're in network with many major insurance companies. We're happy to provide a superbill for out-of-network clients to aid in reimbursement for services. Reach out with any questions and get your insurance verified today!
or call with questions - (469) 904-1439
Photo of Dr. Desiree L. Stephens, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC
"
We're in network with many major insurance companies. We're happy to provide a superbill for out-of-network clients to aid in reimbursement for services. Reach out with any questions and get your insurance verified today!
or call with questions - (469) 904-1439
Photo of Dr. Desiree L. Stephens, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 76520 Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
  • In Practice for 10 Years
  • License: Florida Department of Health 1894
  • Certificate from National Certified Counselor 813839
  • Attended Texas A&M University - Commerce / Doctor of Philosophy , Doctor of Philosophy , Graduated 2020
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (469) 904-1439
Photo of Dr. Desiree L. Stephens, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (469) 904-1439
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Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Divorce
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer
  • Caregivers
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (469) 904-1439
Photo of Dr. Desiree L. Stephens, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (469) 904-1439
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Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC

13 Endorsements

Tricia L Beach
Tricia L Beach
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPC
Desiree is compassionate and knowledgeable. She is wiling to meet clients where they are with understanding and unconditional acceptance. She is an ally for the LGBTQ+ community and advocates for clients. The mental health community is blessed to have her!
Jessica Russell
Jessica Russell
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-S
Dr. Stephens is such a caring and passionate therapist. She really puts her all into everything she does and will make sure that her clients get the help they need!
Copenhagen Counseling, PLLC
Copenhagen Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional CounselorPhDLPC-SNCCTH LMHCCMHC
Dr. Stephens genuinely cares about her client's. Her consistent use of best practices is why she works well with children and adults. Dr. Stephens is an amazing clinician. -Dr. T.D. Minter
Shirin Khosravi
Shirin Khosravi
Licensed Professional CounselorPhDMSLPC-SRPT™
Dr. Stephen’s provides a safe place to all who enter her door to process life’s stressors.
Jim Farley
Jim Farley
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCEFT-ADV
Ms. Stephens is a wonderful therapist. She is very skilled in Play Therapy for younger children. works with abused spouses, and trauma. She is trained in EMDR which is very effective therapy tool.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Child-Centered Play Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Expressive Arts
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Humanistic Sandtray
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Trauma Focused
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I firmly believe meeting people where they are at in their journey through a treatment modality that's tailored to them.
or call with questions - (469) 904-1439
Photo of Dr. Desiree L. Stephens, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC
"
I firmly believe meeting people where they are at in their journey through a treatment modality that's tailored to them.
or call with questions - (469) 904-1439
Photo of Dr. Desiree L. Stephens, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC

Groups

Location

Primary Location

The Desired Journey

206 S Kentucky St

Suite 103

McKinney, TX 75069

(469) 904-1439
"
My office is conveniently located in McKinney, TX right off the square! Can't make it to the office? No worries, we can chat via Telehealth.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (469) 904-1439
Photo of Dr. Desiree L. Stephens, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC
"
My office is conveniently located in McKinney, TX right off the square! Can't make it to the office? No worries, we can chat via Telehealth.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (469) 904-1439
Photo of Dr. Desiree L. Stephens, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC