The Desired Journey

08/21/2025

Feeling like a hot mess express today? 🚂

Take 2 minutes to breathe deeply and hit pause. Your brain will thank you.

Want more strategies tailored to YOU?

Our therapists work one-on-one to build routines that fit your life.

https://www.thedesiredjourney.com/mckinney-counseling-team

08/19/2025

✨ We’re so excited to share our updated logo ✨

The dragonfly reminds us of resilience and transformation—that even in life’s toughest seasons, we can rise and find our wings again. 🪁💚

The spiral reflects the twists and turns of life. Healing isn’t always a straight path, but it’s still a journey worth taking.

Our new look represents what The Desired Journey is all about: meeting you where you are, wherever you're at in life.

Thankful for our friends at Social Legacy Consulting for making this happen! https://www.facebook.com/sociallegacyconsult

07/31/2025

Back-to-School Tips for a Smooth & Mindful Start - https://mailchi.mp/a21528c25e31/august-mental-health-support

07/31/2025

They told you it would be hard—but did they tell you it might feel like losing yourself?

Postpartum isn’t just about hormones or baby blues.
It’s about grief, identity shifts, rage, and sometimes silence.

What you’re feeling isn’t weakness.
It’s the weight of becoming someone new in a world that still expects you to do it all.

You’re not broken. You’re becoming.
And we’d be honored to walk with you.

www.thedesiredjourney.com

07/26/2025

You’re the one they call when something goes wrong.
You know the appointments, the moods, the bills, and the birthdays.
You’re the one who keeps the wheels turning.

And sometimes… you're barely holding on.

There’s a cost to being the one who "just handles it." A cost that shows up in quiet ways—
the tension in your shoulders,
the tears that come at stoplights,
the rage that surprises you,
the guilt that lingers.

Therapy isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about seeing you.

We create space for women who carry it all—so you don’t have to carry it alone.

www.thedesiredjourney.com

💻 Virtual in TX
📍 In-person in McKinney, TX

07/17/2025

Mom. Therapist. Unshakable.

Get support from someone who really gets what you're carrying.

www.thedesiredjourney.com/contact

07/11/2025

Grief looks different for everyone—especially after collective tragedy. For parents, teachers, and caregivers helping children navigate loss, here are a few gentle reminders:

🌱 Let them talk at their own pace
📚 Use books or play for emotional processing
💬 Keep routines but allow space for emotions
🧠 Normalize sadness, confusion, even numbness

If you need support, we’re here for the long haul—not just the headlines.

07/09/2025

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in relationship—with support, trust, and care.

This is the heart of our team at TDJ. We’re a group of passionate, trauma-informed therapists supporting women, children, teens, and families through life’s most vulnerable and powerful moments.

✨ Our practice is rooted in:
✔️ Cultural awareness
✔️ Real and raw conversations
✔️ A belief that therapy should feel human, not clinical

www.thedesiredjourney.com

07/03/2025

Freedom is more than fireworks.
Freedom is emotional release, boundaries, and choosing yourself.

Today, celebrate your healing journey — even if it’s quiet.

07/01/2025

🌱 Meet Mallori Thompson, LPC-Associate
A therapist for women who are tired of shrinking.
A space-holder for moms carrying invisible loads.
A guide for women of color reclaiming peace, power, and presence.

Mallori joins our team with a deep passion for helping women feel seen, safe, and strong — especially those who are navigating anxiety, identity shifts, and the pressure to hold it all together.

Whether you’re a mom who’s lost herself in caretaking, a woman of color learning to take up space unapologetically, or simply someone who’s ready for more peace and less pressure — Mallori is here for you.

💻 Telehealth (Texas)
📍 In-person (McKinney)
🧠 Supervised by Dr. Desiree’ Stephens
📅 Accepting new clients now in network with Aetna, Cigna, Sana and affordable private pay options available!

www.thedesiredjourney.com/mallori-thompson

06/25/2025

Halfway Through the Year—How Are You Doing? -

Halfway through the year is the perfect time to pause and gently check in—with curiosity, not pressure—and ask yourself: