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Deshawn Spears

Therapist(She/Her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life? Has your child experienced trauma or having difficulties balancing adolescent challenges? I can HELP! I have worked with both children and adults to decrease symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, abuse (sexual and physical), attention deficit, oppositional defiant disorder, and grief and loss.

My approach to therapy

Additionally, I have developed a special interest in working with trauma and adoption related issues.


What you can expect from me

My mission is to provide a safe space for teensand adults to confront life challenges and learn healthy coping skills to resolve or minimize challenges.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at North Carolina A&T State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, 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
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Art Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Transpersonal, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Seeking Safety, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    615 East 6th Street Ste 111
    Charlotte, NC 28202