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Danielle Dest

Therapist(she/her/hers)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have eleven years experience as a Clinical Social Worker however prior to my decision to return to Graduate School I have spent time embracing life through lived experiences and can offer a diversified approach to working with all my clients. I am encouraged by your motivation to explore counseling and hope that you find the right person to walk with you through your journey of self discovery and healing.

My approach to therapy

I work with a combination of evidence and emerging based practices such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused, Recovery Orientated CBT (CT-R), Mindfulness Based Therapy and always Strength Based approach.

What you can expect from me

Know this, whoever you are, wherever you have been and whatever you have experienced, you deserve the opportunity to live a life you seek as authentically as possible.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Long Island University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Moravian College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
    North Carolina
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1520 Harbour Drive
    Wilmington, NC 28401

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