Desiree Manly

Desiree Manly has a diverse work experience ranging from mental health to real estate and film production. Desiree currently works as a Mental Health Team Lead at The People Concern, where they assist the unhoused population in Hollywood and West Hollywood by assessing mental health and utilizing therapy techniques. Prior to this, they worked as a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at The Center for Professional Counseling, specializing in helping people with various mental health issues. Desiree has also worked in the real estate industry as a Licensed Realtor at Nationwide Real Estate Executives and Compass, specializing in buyer's needs and major listing agreements. Additionally, Desiree has experience in film production as an Associate Producer at Uncommon Dialogue Films, Inc. and in brand management as a Senior Brand Manager at California Style Dynamics Corp.

Desiree Manly holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University-Los Angeles, completed between 2020 and 2023. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of North Florida in 2008. In addition, Desiree has an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist certification from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.