Desiree Mensah

My Approach:

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that there’s nothing “wrong” with you — many of your patterns once helped you survive. I work especially well with people who are used to holding it together for everyone else but feel disconnected from themselves. We’ll gently explore attachment patterns — how you learned to connect, cope, and protect yourself in relationships — and how those patterns may be showing up now. Together, we slow things down, get curious about your patterns, and build awareness around your needs, emotions, and boundaries. I draw from attachment-based and skills-focused approaches in a flexible way, always tailoring therapy to you rather than forcing you into a rigid model.

What to expect in your first session

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other — no pressure to share everything at once. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what’s feeling hardest right now, and what you’re hoping might change. I’ll ask some gentle questions to understand your experiences, but we’ll move at your pace. My goal is for you to leave feeling grounded, heard, and with a clearer sense of whether this feels like a good fit.