Where Healing Meets Wholeness

The word coeur, French for “heart” and derived from the word “courage,” captures the essence of this work. Healing requires courage; the courage to turn inward, to feel, to understand, and to grow. At Coeur Health Therapy, our mission is to empower clients toward deeper self-awareness, acceptance, and reconnection with their most authentic, embodied selves. Together, we explore long-standing emotional patterns and create space for meaningful change.

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Our Philosophy

We believe healing begins at the heart; emotionally, physiologically, and neurologically. Our approach is rooted in the understanding that sustainable change comes from integrating the whole self: body, mind, and emotional experience.

About Our Founder

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Desirée Shapouri, M.A., LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and integrative clinician specializing in the intersection of emotional and physiological wellness. Her work blends psychodynamic insight, somatic and mindfulness-based practices, and functional nutrition to support whole-person healing.

Her academic background includes:

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Advanced training in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Public Policy from The George Washington University
  •  Dietitian Nutritionist

Desirée brings a systems-informed perspective to clinical work, with an understanding of how emotional health intersects with lifestyle, stress physiology, and broader sociocultural dynamics. Her approach is grounded in science, supported by lab-based data when needed, and guided by a deep belief in the body’s innate capacity to heal.

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Therapy, Tailored for You

Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. At Coeur Health Therapy, we craft personalized care plans that support emotional insight, nervous system regulation, and relational well-being. Drawing from psychotherapy, somatic practices, and integrative nutrition, our work is intentional, collaborative, and deeply attuned to who you are and what you need.

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Whole - Person Care

  • Functional Nutrition: Targeted support for mood, energy, digestion, and hormonal balance through lab-informed nutritional interventions.
  • Preventive Mental Health: We focus not only on symptom relief but on cultivating long-term resilience, emotional strength, and overall well-being.
  • Trauma-Informed Foundation: A neuroscience and safety based approach that supports emotional regulation and sustainable healing.
  • Integrative Framework: We blend psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and somatic practices to deliver personalized care that supports whole-person healing.
  • Collaborative Psychiatry: For clients who may benefit from medication or psychiatric evaluation, we partner with a trusted psychiatrist to ensure cohesive and comprehensive care.

Relational Healing & Integration

  • Authentic Connection: We guide clients in reconnecting with their integrated sense of self.
  • Couples & Family Therapy: Grounded in EFT and the Gottman Method, we help clients build trust, repair ruptures, and foster secure connection.
  • Integrative Approach: We blend psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mindfulness, and body-based work for lasting change.
  • Holistic Nutrition Services: We offer lab work and functional assessments for a comprehensive view of mental and physical well-being.
  • Trauma-Informed Care: Our approach combines emotional insight with practical support, focusing on courage, connection, and clarity.
  • Insight-Oriented Healing: We support the exploration of longstanding patterns to promote self-awareness, emotional clarity, and growth.
  • Nervous System Regulation: Through body-based practices and nutrition, we help restore balance, improve stress resilience, and support calm.
  • Identity & Self-Integration: We guide clients in reconnecting with their core values and emotional truth to support authentic living.

Whole - Person Care

  • Functional Nutrition: Targeted support for mood, energy, digestion, and hormonal balance through lab-informed nutritional interventions.
  • Preventive Mental Health: We focus not only on symptom relief but on cultivating long-term resilience, emotional strength, and overall well-being.
  • Trauma-Informed Foundation: A neuroscience and safety based approach that supports emotional regulation and sustainable healing.
  • Integrative Framework: We blend psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and somatic practices to deliver personalized care that supports whole-person healing.
  • Collaborative Psychiatry: For clients who may benefit from medication or psychiatric evaluation, we partner with a trusted psychiatrist to ensure cohesive and comprehensive care.

Relational Healing & Integration

  • Authentic Connection: We guide clients in reconnecting with their integrated sense of self.
  • Couples & Family Therapy: Grounded in EFT and the Gottman Method, we help clients build trust, repair ruptures, and foster secure connection.
  • Integrative Approach: We blend psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mindfulness, and body-based work for lasting change.
  • Holistic Nutrition Services: We offer lab work and functional assessments for a comprehensive view of mental and physical well-being.
  • Trauma-Informed Care: Our approach combines emotional insight with practical support, focusing on courage, connection, and clarity.
  • Insight-Oriented Healing: We support the exploration of longstanding patterns to promote self-awareness, emotional clarity, and growth.
  • Nervous System Regulation: Through body-based practices and nutrition, we help restore balance, improve stress resilience, and support calm.
  • Identity & Self-Integration: We guide clients in reconnecting with their core values and emotional truth to support authentic living.

Upholding Ethical Excellence in Practice

We uphold the highest standards of clinical integrity and ethical care. Our practice is guided by the ethical codes of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). These frameworks ground our work in professionalism, evidence-based practice, and a deep commitment to client-centered care at every stage of the therapeutic process.