Desarae Herard, LMHC

Desarae Herard helps people take back control of their lives by offering straightforward feedback and practical support tailored to each person’s needs. She relies on a compassionate, empathic stance to meet clients where they are, applying appropriate interventions and strategies throughout the counseling process to foster coping skills and resilience. Her goal is to teach individuals tools they can use when setbacks occur so they can pursue healthier, more fulfilling lives.

A transplant from the Northeast, she moved to Jacksonville in 2002 to begin undergraduate studies and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Jacksonville University in 2006. She completed a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in 2011. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - which is the professional license to practice mental health counseling in Florida. She also holds National Certified Counselor recognition and is a Qualified Supervisor in Florida, enabling her to provide professional supervision to other counselors.

Her work spans a variety of settings and life stages, with experience responding to crisis situations as well as everyday challenges. She addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, and bipolar disorder. Her primary aim is to support clients toward positive personal growth and help them reach their full potential.