--- title: "Desiree Gonato, RPsy - Psychologist Philippines | Saya" url: https://talksaya.com/therapists/desiree-gonato description: "Desiree Gonato, RPsy is a licensed psychologist at Saya specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Grief and Loss. Book online therapy sessions in the Ph..." lang: en --- 🎉 Special Offer for New Users: 10% off your 1st session and 15% off your 2nd session when you start your mental health journey with Saya Back to All Therapists (https://talksaya.com/therapists) Image: Desiree Gonato, RPsy, licensed psychologist at Saya (https://wsrv.nl/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsaya-official.lovable.app%2Flovable-uploads%2Fdesiree-gonato.png&w=800&output=webp&q=80) # Desiree Gonato, RPsy Saya Psychologist Master in Psychology major in Clinical Psychology, San Pedro College Anxiety Disorders Depression Grief and Loss Adjustment Disorder Work Stress Burnout Personal Growth Academic Pressure Emotional Regulation Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Gestalt Therapy 4+ years English Filipino Bisaya ## About Desiree Gonato, RPsy Hi, I'm Desiree. I have always been drawn to meaningful conversations. I love listening to people's stories and experiences without realizing the comfort those conversations brought. That love for connection fueled my passion into helping people. My biggest motivation is to continually serve my purpose by providing a safe space to people where they feel safe, understood, and supported. I aspire to make people feel seen, heard, valued and to help reclaim themselves in their suffering. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, watching rom-com series, traveling and trying something new. To people who want to start their therapeutic process, I want you to know that you don't have to know it all or to have everything figured out before reaching out. Counseling is a collaborative journey. I will meet you where you are, walk alongside you to support you as you uncover parts of yourself, explore experiences, and discover strengths that could lead to possible change. ### My Approach to Therapy Therapy can be challenging and intimidating. I hope to make people see it as a space of hope. I provide a safe space where you can feel safe enough to be human and vulnerable, where you can feel heard, seen and supported. We work together in exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without pressure or judgment. We will also work on recognizing your strengths and build hope for growth and change. I will help you to foster understanding, and guide you toward a deeper sense of self-awareness, empowerment, and well-being. ## What to Expect Here's how your sessions with Desiree will look. ### Initial Assessment First session We'll explore your concerns, history, and goals together. Desiree will craft a personalized treatment plan tailored to you. ### Ongoing Sessions Weekly / bi-weekly Dive deeper into challenges, build coping strategies, and work toward your goals. Every session builds on your momentum. ### Between-Session Support Anytime Message Desiree through the Saya app whenever you need to check in, ask a question, or share something between sessions. ### Progress Reviews Periodic Together, you'll reflect on what's working, celebrate wins, and adjust the approach to keep therapy aligned with your evolving needs. - Hi! 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