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Dedra Chavis

Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, 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, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, Select Health - Colorado, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Drawing from my 15+ years of experience in mental health, my aim is to assist clients in their path toward healing and wellness. My approach is rooted in the belief that creating a safe and non-judgmental environment is crucial for clients to explore their identities and the effects of societal factors on their mental health. I prioritize building a therapeutic relationship founded on trust, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is rooted in understanding the intersections of various identities and the systemic contexts that shape them. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, navigating life transitions, or seeking career coaching, I'm here to help.

In therapy,I use a variety of methods, including solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and narrative therapy. Together, we'll develop personalized strategies tailored to your needs.

What you can expect from our first session

In therapy with me, clients can expect to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences. Through our collaborative work, clients will develop coping skills to manage challenges such as depression, anxiety, and life transitions. They will learn to navigate these obstacles with resilience and confidence. Additionally, clients will uncover their strengths and values, empowering them to make meaningful changes in their lives.


Dedra's style is

Empowering
Warm
Affirming

Insurance carriers Dedra accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
Select Health - Colorado
United Healthcare

More about Dedra

MA (Master of Arts) at Webster University
License type: LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Colorado)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Depression, Family Issues, Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Relationship Issues, and Identity Issues
Modalities: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Relational, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Schema, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Seeking Safety, and Trauma Focused CBT