Banish Burnout, Embrace Joy

Online therapy for highly-sensitive adults in New York, Iowa, & all PsyPact states

Empowering Highly Sensitive Persons

Online therapy in New York, Iowa, & all PsyPact states

Feeling fed up with the demands of the status quo? Are you tired of putting yourself last, struggling to hold it all together, and wondering if this is as good as it gets?

As a sensitive, ambitious person…you are doing your best. You are trying to enjoy a well-rounded, healthy life but stuff gets in the way. It’s tough to remember your power, trust your inner wisdom, and create the life you deserve.

Perhaps…

  • You identify as a highly-sensitive person (HSP) or neurodivergent (autism or ADHD) and want to further explore what that means for you

  • You feel burned out, exhausted, and overwhelmed too much of the time 

  • You find it hard to continue pushing aside your needs and masking your true reactions/responses 

  • Tapping into your inner wisdom/intuition is tough since the inner critic gets loud and bossy

  • You struggle to communicate your unique needs as a ND/HSP to your partner(s) and the misunderstandings increase the feelings of disconnection from the one(s) you love

All you want is for you to feel like you are enough. You’ve read the self-help books, listened to podcasts, and attended yoga classes, but still you feel a disconnect between the life you have and the life you want. Your inner needs and the external world are in conflict far too often and it no longer feels worth it to push yourself through discomfort for the fleeting approval of the status quo.

Dr. Desiree S. Howell wearing a pink dress standing outside

You are not alone and you deserve better!

Hi, I’m Desiree,

I’m here to offer a safe space of advocacy, warmth, honest feedback, and humor (when appropriate) to support and guide you on this journey of creating a better life.

Treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all so we will collaboratively figure out what you need and when using a variety of techniques including EMDR, mindfulness, gentle goal-setting, self-compassion, somatic embodiment, parts-work (IFS-informed), etc. 

So, if you are ready to say yes to yourself—to your healing, joy, and transforming from surviving to thriving… I’m here to help!

Specialties

  • Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)

    As a neurodivergent adult, you don’t need to try harder, you need to feel safer! You deserve to have & enjoy the life you want that works for your unique needs.

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  • Trauma & Burnout

    If talk therapy alone hasn’t been enough to get unstuck from past pain, using body-based approaches might unlock that inner peace.

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  • Transitions & Life Balance

    Navigating new chapters in life for: college students, happy/premarital couples, and HSPs creating a more aligned life.

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“Decide what kind of life you actually want, then say no to everything that isn’t that.”

  • From anxious & overwhelmed...

    -Imposter syndrome

    -Disconnected, lonely, & unsatisfying relationships

    -Exhausted & stressed

    -No time or energy for rest, fun, or pleasure

  • To confident & connected

    -Empowered & self-trusting

    -Healthy relationships

    -Enthusiastic & peaceful

    -A life that feels good, not just looks good

Next Steps

How it Works

1. Reach Out

Schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation. I’m happy to answer any questions you have and make sure we are a good fit for working together.

2. First Session

We’ll start creating safety and trust while talking about what brings you to therapy and what changes you want to accomplish together.

3. Feel Better

We’ll meet weekly to help you get unstuck, achieve your goals, and thrive!