Hester Purcell

Therapist(she, her)

8 years of experience

Virtual
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss
Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Let me help you through this transition and back on track to a good quality of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is very passionate about therapy. I have 10 years experience in providing therapy along with 25 years in mental health care. I have experience working with children adolescents and adults w/cognitive disabilities. My focus area currently has been assisting adults who are navigating various health issues and other life transitions.

My approach to therapy

My approach is a blend of various therapeutic approaches individualized to assist you with finding and staying on the path to a good quality of life. Your experience will be personalized to meet your specific needs provided in an environment that feels warm and safe. Helping you to develop the coping skills needed to have a good life.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to create a space where you feel we can work together to assist you with developing the coping skills needed in everyday life.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
8 years of experience
Training
MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of North Carolina Pembroke
License type
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina), LISW-CP (Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice) (South Carolina)
Licensed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss
More specialties
Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, Family issues, End of life care, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
Therapy methods
Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Care types
Individual therapy, Family therapy
Ages served
Adults, Seniors
Languages
English