Deserae Quezada, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor & Therapist
#95180
- Trained in EPR Therapy for OCD
Deserae is a dedicated Clinical Supervisor and Therapist at Desired Change, where she leads with compassion, professionalism, and a deep commitment to her clients’ well-being. As the clinic owner, Deserae brings a wealth of experience and a personalized approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore life’s challenges.
Specializing in Anxiety Disorders—including Generalized Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Social Phobias—she empowers clients to understand their experiences and develop effective strategies for lasting change. Her therapeutic style is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, helping clients build resilience and achieve meaningful personal growth.
In addition to her clinical work, Deserae is passionate about nurturing the next generation of therapists. She provides clinical supervision to her associates, offering guidance, support, and mentorship as they grow into confident and capable professionals.
Whether working one-on-one, in group settings, or through her leadership at Desired Change, Deserae remains committed to helping others find clarity, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- OCD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Fears/Phobias
Amy Steelman
Registered Associate Clinical
Social Worker
#96861
- Trained in School Age Conflicts
Amy is an Associate Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and practical support. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she helps clients better understand the connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing effective coping strategies for lasting change. Amy incorporates mindfulness, relaxation, and self-awareness techniques to support clients in building resilience and confidence.
With a trauma-informed approach, Amy creates a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace and work toward meaningful healing and growth. She recognizes the impact that past experiences can have on present-day struggles and strives to meet each client with empathy, respect, and cultural humility.
Amy has experience working with clients across the lifespan and has supported individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and has experience working with neurodivergent clients, including those on the autism spectrum. Her background working with children, adolescents, and families has strengthened her ability to understand the complex dynamics that influence emotional well-being and relationships.
Amy is passionate about helping clients identify their strengths, overcome obstacles, and build lives that feel more balanced, connected, and fulfilling. If you need her outside of therapy, you can probably find her with her nose in a book.
Supervised by Deserae Quezada, LCSW#95180
- Self Esteem
- Trauma
- Adjustment Disorder
- School Age Conflicts
- Anxiety
- Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Diana Jauregui
Registered Associate Marriage and
Family Therapist
#136607
- Trained in Trauma Focused - CBT
- Spanish Speaking
Diana is a compassionate therapist with experience working with children, teenagers, adults, and older adults facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She supports individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, relationship issues, acculturation challenges, family conflict, and stress.
Diana is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and uses evidence-based approaches to help clients process difficult experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where individuals feel comfortable exploring their experiences and working toward personal growth.
As a Spanish-speaking therapist, Diana values culturally responsive care and strives to make therapy accessible and welcoming for diverse communities. She is passionate about helping people recognize their strengths, heal from past experiences, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Supervised by Deserae Quezada, LCSW#95180
- Criminal Justice Involved Youth
- Family Dynamics
- Life Transitions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Allysia Jones
Registered Associate
Marriage and
Family Therapist
#152494
- Trained in CBT and ERP
Alysia is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Her work is deeply rooted in a client-centered approach, where your voice, experience and goals guide the direction of our work together. She draws from a blend of therapies to help you uncover patterns, build insight, and create meaningful change. She brings energy, creativity and authenticity into the therapy space. Her style is interactive and engaging. She believes growth happens when you are both supported and challenged.
Supervised by Deserae Quezada, LCSW#95180
- Anxiety
- Family Stressors
- Identify Exploration
- Major Life Transitions
- Child/Teen Therapy
- OCD
Rozandra Sanchez
Registered Associate
Clinical Social Worker
#133937
- Trained in Mindfulness
Rozandra is an Associate Clinical Social Worker who is committed to helping individuals work through life challenges and build meaningful changes in their lives. She is dedicated to creating a safe and trusting space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore their concerns, thoughts, and emotions. As a therapist, she draws on a holistic, compassionate, and collaborative approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Rozandra specializes in working with children and adolescents.
Supervised by Deserae Quezada, LCSW#95180
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Stress
- Trauma
Melissa Hernandez
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #146960 Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #16667
- Trained in EMDR
I believe healing happens best in spaces where we feel seen, supported, and respected — donde nos sentimos realmente escuchadas (where we really feel heard). I do this work to help people reconnect with their fortalezas internas (internal strengths), navigate life’s challenges with more ease, and feel more grounded in who they are. La terapia puede ser un espacio para recordar lo que sí es posible (Therapy can be a space to remember what is possible) — dentro de nosotros mismos y en nuestras relaciones (within ourselves and our relationships).” — Melissa Hernández
Melissa Hernandez is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who creates a healing space where clients can reconnect with their inner strength and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. With particular expertise in trauma and complex trauma recovery, she brings a culturally and linguistically responsive approach that honors the unique experiences and resilience of historically marginalized communities. Melissa’s work is grounded in the understanding that healing happens best in spaces where we feel truly seen, supported, and respected. Her therapeutic approach integrates trauma-informed, somatic practices, and person-centered methodologies, allowing her to meet clients where they are while helping them develop practical skills for emotional regulation and meaningful change. Melissa draws from community-based frameworks that honor the importance of connection, belonging, and shared experience, incorporating somatic tools that support nervous system regulation, body awareness, and emotional processing, especially helpful for clients navigating anxiety, trauma, or disconnection from self.
Supervised by Deserae Quezada, LCSW #95180
- Trauma
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Anxiety
- Disconnection from self
Start Your Journey to Better Living
Start your journey towards healing and self-discovery with us, and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.