Desirèe (Des) Norwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in supporting high-achieving women, teens, and adults navigating perfectionism, burnout, and disconnection from self. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver and is a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP).

Des’s approach blends somatic and mindfulness-based practices, reparenting, and nervous system regulation. Her therapeutic lens is grounded in psychodynamic and existential theory, offering depth-oriented support for clients exploring identity, self-worth, and emotional patterns shaped by early relationships. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to promote values-aligned action and sustainable behavior change.

Des has experience working with teens and adults who feel intense pressure to perform and struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. She is especially attuned to clients who experienced childhood emotional neglect, carry guilt around rest or asking for help, and tend to over-function in relationships. Her relational work is informed by attachment theory and psychodynamic exploration.

Des believes healing begins when we feel safe enough to be honest with ourselves. Her presence is compassionate, collaborative, and gently challenging—supporting clients in softening their inner critic, reconnecting with their values, and building a more rooted relationship with themselves.