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Deidre Fortes

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in RI and MA, with over 15 years of experience in the field. I have worked with children, adults, couples, and families. My gentle, warm, holistic approach will offer you the environment that is not only safe, but understanding and compassionate.

My approach to therapy

I will support you through the experience of working with your body, mind, and spirit, and assist you with making improvements in your life. Treatment is individualized. I work from a strengths-based perspective. My practice is open to all people.

What you can expect from me

Healing from a personal loss or painful experience is never easy. Allow me to take you through the process of relief. Together we can explore the challenges and work towards your truth. If you are ready to do the work, I look forward to supporting you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Salve Regina University, MA (Master of Arts) at Assumption University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts, Rhode Island)
  • Licensed in
    Massachusetts, Rhode Island
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Deidre Fortes accepts Aetna and 2 other insurance carriers

On average, people save 75% on sessions through Headway

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral, Behavior Management, Trauma Focused CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Structural Family, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment Based, Somatic, Jungian, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Behavioral Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
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