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Desiree Smith

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I use a highly skilled and unique approach to therapy focusing on healing from the wound rather than learning to manage the symptoms. I am deeply passionate about my work and helping clients heal on a soul level with a tailored treatment plan to each individual depending on their needs. Whether you are in need of clinical psychotherapy or spiritual and holistic care, or both; I am honored to assist you in developing a comprehensive pathway to support your true desires and well being.

My approach to therapy

I am utilize EMDR, DBT, The Trauma Model (Trauma Specialist), Certified Clinical Military Counseling (CMCC), Expressive Arts (REAT-S), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT Skills), Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT Skills) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ego States, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Clinical Hypnosis with holistic adjuncts within my practice which includes but, is not limited to meditation, guided meditation, inner child work, expressive art, hypnosis, and spiritual exploration.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to assist my clients in facilitating the healing process on a body, mind and soul level. I often say that I hold a lantern to illuminate the path for those feeling stuck in the dark and cannot seem to find the way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Humorous, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Widener University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Experiential, Attachment Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    13441 Warwick Boulevard Bldg B
    Newport News, VA 23602