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Dr. Dakesa Pina

Therapist(She/Her)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. With 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate self-exploration, relationships, sexual dysfunction, spiritual trauma, and secondary education. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to all identities, using evidence-based approaches and a little bit of humor to support you on your journey towards growth.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy starts with building a genuine relationship with my clients and focuses on using evidence based treatment proven helps clients reach their goals. My therapeutic interventions are designed to address specific issues such as self-exploration, sexual dysfunction, spiritual trauma, and college student mental health. This comprehensive and inclusive approach ensures that every client feels respected and supported in their therapeutic journey.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to gain practical tools and insights that foster personal and relational growth. I aim to provide a supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and develop effective coping strategies. By focusing on evidence-based approaches, clients will leave sessions with a clearer understanding of their issues and actionable steps to achieve their goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Warm, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Texas Tech University, MS (Master of Science) at Indiana State University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Experiential, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Relational
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    705 East Lincoln Street STE 116
    Normal, IL 61761