ABOUT
Desiree Swaen
Desiree Swaen, also known in Aruba as DS Love Coach, is an author, Certified Professional Coach, Certified Loveologist® and Relationship Coach, Certified Sound Therapist, and the founder of DS Love by Design Coaching and Consultancy. She’s a proud mom of two children and has been sharing life and love with her soulmate for 23 years.
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After leaving her law career in 2007 and navigating the world of entrepreneurship until 2016, Desiree discovered her true passion: helping individuals and couples create loving, lasting, intimate relationships. Since January 2025, she specializes in guiding women 30+ as they navigate the complexities of love, relationships, emotional healing, and self-discovery.
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Desiree's approach is rooted in reflective guidance, a powerful method that combines intuition, self-reflection, self-awareness, and actionable strategies to empower from within. Whether you’re preparing to open your heart to love again, seeking a deeper connection within a current relationship, or rebuilding after separation or loss, Desiree’s women-centered approach meets you exactly where you are.
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With a blend of personal experience and professional expertise, Desiree is here to help you design love on your terms. Her mission is simple: to be your co-pilot on your journey of self-discovery, empowering you to reclaim your worth, make choices aligned with your true self, and cultivate meaningful, lasting relationships.
Desiree's mission is simple but powerful: to guide and inspire women to go inward, heal, grow, and step into love with clarity and confidence.
My Story
How It All Started
Back in 1997, at just 23 years old, I stepped into the world of law. Fresh out of university with a master’s degree in Aruban law, I passionately threw myself into the legal profession and spent a little more than a decade practicing as a lawyer. On the surface, it was all about winning cases and satisfying clients—but behind the scenes, what struck me was the emotional weight people carried. I often found myself face-to-face with couples who didn’t actually want to divorce, yet couldn’t find their way through the struggles. I saw the pain, the frustration, and the longing for something different. And slowly, I realized my calling wasn’t just about solving legal matters—it was about guiding people through the deeper, more personal challenges that law couldn’t touch. That realization is what led me to where I am today: helping others reflect, heal, and grow, both individually and in their relationships.
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Blending Passions
But there was another piece of the puzzle waiting to be connected. Trying to find some peace of mind and stress relief during a challenging moment in my life, I had an impactful experience with sound therapy. To such an extent that it completely transformed my life and shifted my perspective from box thinking to endless possibilities. The power of sound to relieve stress and calm the nervous system, to bring emotional balance and create inner stillness—for years, it felt like the missing link.
So, I trained, became a certified sound therapist, and began weaving that practice into my work as a coach. Now, I don’t just guide clients with words; I also invite them —when they're ready— to open themselves to an experience that goes so much deeper. I believe sound therapy is not simply a tool, but a catalyst—helping people jump-start inner-transformation and create true, lasting shifts.
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In the end, it’s this blend—my passion for guidance and the healing power of sound—that allows me to walk alongside my clients in a truly holistic way.​Because true growth embraces every part of you—mind, body, and soul.
