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Desiree Maldonado-Peluffo, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Messaging

About me

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or relationship challenges, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out alone either. I work with individual adults who are ready to make meaningful changes, let go of old patterns, and create a life that feels more aligned. Whether you’re healing from trauma, navigating stress, or trying to strengthen your sense of self, therapy can offer a grounding path forward.

My practice is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment-Based Therapy—with a focus on mindfulness and emotional flexibility. Through our work together, you’ll gain tools to stop avoiding uncomfortable emotions and start building a more meaningful life, even in the midst of challenges.

** Please note: I primarily work Mondays after 1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays after 3pm

Professional experience

10 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Family problems, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

MA LICSW LICSW121390