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Fijerique Koffi-Tessio

Therapist(Her/She)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Working in behavioral health has been a privilege. I have had the opportunity to meet incredible, unique individuals who have endured so much, yet continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience. This is why strength-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches are always my go-to. I want my clients to know that I will always choose them, honor their experiences, and meet them exactly where they are.

My approach to therapy

Trauma informed care, solution focused, strength based therapy, CBT and DBT

What you can expect from me

I am a great listener and deeply empathetic. Through my work, I’ve learned that having a good ear is often more important than being a good talker. Sometimes people don’t need advice—they simply want to be heard and to have a shoulder to lean on. When you work with me, you will experience the value of genuine connection, realness, and empathetic listeni

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Westfield State University, BA (Bachelor of Arts)
  • License type
    LADC-I (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Point32 Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavior Management, Strength-Based, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    256 Quincy Street
    Springfield, MA 01109