The Urban Healing Group
Desiree Coleman, MFT, PhD-Student
A therapist is someone who joins you in the darkness with a light to help you find your way out." - Unknown
Desiree is a Marriage and Family Therapist providing compassionate, trauma‑informed psychotherapy in Philadelphia and throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. She works with adults seeking meaningful growth, emotional healing, and tools to navigate life’s transitions with resilience and clarity.
267-331-3152
About Desiree
Desiree believes that healing begins with presence and attunement. She creates a therapeutic space in which clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and respected. Her work blends clinical insight with warmth, helping clients explore their experiences and build strength from the inside out.
With experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, Desiree emphasizes collaboration, cultural humility, and creating tailored paths to growth. She partners with clients to explore patterns of thinking and behavior, identify goals, and develop practical strategies for sustainable change.
Therapeutic Approach
Desiree draws on evidence‑informed practices to address emotional distress and promote well‑being, including:
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Narrative Family Therapy & Internal Family Systems
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Trauma‑Informed Care
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Cognitive Behavioral Approaches
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Strengths‑Based Strategies
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Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation
Her approach is supportive, attentive, and grounded in respect for each person’s unique story. Desiree strives to cultivate a therapeutic environment that fosters trust, self‑awareness, and meaningful growth.
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​Desiree is passionate about assisting families and individuals in building stronger relationships and connections with one another, and in learning and developing skills to cope with life’s challenges and obstacles. She has experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, and the phase of life struggles. She works with couples, families, and individuals, and is an active member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
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Who Desiree Works With
Desiree supports individuals, couples, and families dealing with:
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Stressful family dynamics
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Relational disconnect and rebuilding
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Anxiety and worry
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Depression and low mood
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Trauma and stress reactions
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Self‑esteem and identity exploration
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Life transitions and adjustment challenges
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Emotional regulation and coping
Whether you are navigating a difficult period or seeking to deepen your understanding of yourself, Desiree walks alongside you with empathy, structure, and attentiveness. Her practice is culturally responsive and welcoming to people of all identities and backgrounds.
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