Author · Speaker · Psychotherapist
Desirae Terry, LCSW
For women unraveling perfectionism and learning to live from truth instead of performance.
About Desirae
Desirae Terry, LCSW, is a New York City psychotherapist and the author of the forthcoming narrative nonfiction book Good Girl, Interrupted.
She writes for women who have been praised for holding everything together and are quietly wondering what might happen if they stopped. Her work is psychologically informed and emotionally honest about breaking free from the expectations we inherit.
Good Girl, Interrupted
Break The Rules That Are Breaking You
At thirty-two weeks pregnant, Desirae allowed a doctor to puncture her spine four times without speaking up (good girls don’t do that). She woke up temporarily paralyzed, unable to feel or move her legs, and thanked the medical team anyway.
The Latest
Conversations, appearances, speaking engagements, and book news.
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When Perfection Breaks: Rebuilding Your Identity After Trauma ↗
Desirae joins the HUMAN ENOUGH podcast to talk about perfectionism, identity, and the medical trauma at the heart of her book Good Girl, Interrupted.
Get in touch
For inquiries, collaborations, or thoughtful hellos, I’d love to hear from you!
Literary agents, media, and event organizers: desirae@desiraeterry.com, or see the press kit. Booking a talk? Start here.