Desiree Ayala, M.A.

Desiree Ayala provides quality mental health care to teens, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in relationships and interpersonal dynamics, life transitions, and trauma. Trust is the foundation of her work, cultivated through unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence.

Drawing from her Filipino and Salvadoran heritage, Desiree finds strength in navigating both cultures, shaping her belief in integrating different parts of oneself to feel whole. She utilizes a psychodynamic framework and an integrative therapy approach, blending cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and attachment-based therapies. Her work centers on helping clients challenge self-sabotaging patterns, foster deeper self-awareness, and promote lasting personal growth.

Desiree understands that starting therapy requires courage and believes prioritizing mental and emotional well-being is an admirable act.