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Bessie Brown

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New York

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Cigna

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Trauma
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Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Watertown, NY. I studied through the University of Southern California, where she obtained a Master of Science in Social Work. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders. I have extensive experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and have been a licensed therapist for 8 years. My treatment approach is rooted in person centered evidence-based practices.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll identify what lead you to therapy and determine the best suited approaches to support you. With CBT, we'll explore how your thoughts impact your feelings. Throughout treatment, I'll help you learn how to challenge negative thoughts and identify positive ones to support you in feeling better.

What you can expect from our first session

I create a warm, non-judgmental environment for clients to process their thoughts and feelings and identify their goals. Clients can expect to achieve their goals and develop a sense of empowerment and ability to overcome any challenge they are met with through their sessions with me.

Bessie's style is

Warm
Energetic
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Bessie accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna

More about Bessie

MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at University of Southern California
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent and Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, PTSD, and Infertility
Modalities: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)