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Despina Vougioukas-Tsekenis

Therapist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Over 20 years of experience dedicated and compassionate professional working with individuals dealing with addictions, substance abuse, difficulties in relationships, and mental health issues such as anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. As a strong communicator with keen perceptivity, I can assist you to develop possible solutions and gain practical insight into your situation. Together we will develop skills, and strategies to deal with your concerns.

My approach to therapy

I work from a holistic approach and focus on creating a custom experience for you

What you can expect from me

Our work together begins with learning about you and gaining an understanding of your objectives and timelines for achieving these goals. By working together, we will pull from your strengths to develop strategies which empower you to reach your goals.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Columbia University, Teachers College, MEd (Master of Education) at Columbia University, Teachers College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Greek
  • Location
    7803 4th Avenue
    Brooklyn, NY 11209