Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Desiree Hatton, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW016450
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06264200
- NPI
- 1053705343
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Desiree supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Trauma and grief
About Desiree
Desiree Hatton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief. Desiree works with people who want clear, usable strategies to manage day-to-day pressure and emotional pain.
She favors straightforward conversation and collaborative problem solving. Sessions look at what is happening now and which changes are realistic for daily life. Conversations include identifying coping steps, improving communication, and setting boundaries that fit each person's circumstances.
Desiree views clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. She uses a mixture of evidence-based techniques to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. The focus is on concrete skills people can practice between sessions.
Her approach balances short-term relief with longer-term change. For trauma and abuse work she attends to safety and pacing, helping people move at a manageable speed. For grief and loss she offers practical ways to process memories and adjust routines.
Desiree aims to make therapy fit around work, family, and other responsibilities. She helps people set goals that are measurable and realistic. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Desiree uses evidence-based methods in online sessions
Desiree works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral style work, which looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This can include simple exercises and behavioral experiments to try between sessions.For trauma and abuse she uses paced processing and grounding strategies to help people tolerate distress and build regulation skills. These methods break work into manageable steps so progress happens without becoming overwhelming. For grief, she uses structured reflection and activity planning to help people reorganize daily routines and remember without being stuck in pain.
Finding the best approach is part of the early work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as work proceeds so methods change when things shift.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online sessions can help fit therapy around work and family responsibilities, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats are better for quieter conversations while others work well when video is not possible, so check which options are offered before you schedule.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Desiree works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on skills and small changes. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
Which credentials and licensure does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers