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Desiree Hensley

(she/her)
Masters of Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CCTP, Other

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Loss, and Sleep disorder

Great to meet you!

My name is Desiree; I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I am also a Certified Grief Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and I have training with CBT for Insomnia. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background working with individuals with crisis, grief, depression, anxiety, chronic illness and new diagnoses, life adjustments, loss, end of life, caregiver stress, and insomnia. I'm currently training in EMDR and open to taking clients for this modality.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy using evidence-based practices such as CBT, Person Centered, Strengths-Based, Solution Focused, and Behavioral Activation. My focus is on helping you harness your internal strengths, develop skills, and gain mind/body awareness.

I also have training in CBT for insomnia for those who struggle with sleep disorders and would like to focus on behavioral methods for improving sleep concerns.

What you can expect from our first session

During our first session, we will spend time building rapport and focusing on your story. We will work together to build a comfortable space, establish boundaries, and explore your goals for our time together. We will discuss expectations, questions regarding methods of interventions, and discuss any concerns you have with the process. My goal is for you to feel safe in a space where you can explore your experience. Let’s work together to find a plan for you!


Desiree's style is

Open-minded
Empowering
Affirming

Insurance carriers Desiree accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Desiree

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Central Florida
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Stress, Trauma, and Chronic Conditions
Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)