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Irene Nessium

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, and welcome. I’m truly glad you’re here and taking this meaningful step toward healing and growth. Life is a journey—while there are moments we can walk alone, there are also times when we benefit from having someone beside us to provide support, perspective, and encouragement. As your culturally competent therapist, I’m here to walk alongside you and help you move toward a more joyful, fulfilling, and empowered life.

My approach to therapy

My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices and always tailored to your unique needs. I draw from a range of modalities and use a strengths-based, client-centered lens—believing that you are the expert of your own life and that healing is never one-size-fits-all.

What you can expect from me

I bring empathy, cultural awareness, and a nonjudgmental presence into every session. I believe in treating every individual with compassion, respect, and sensitivity. My goal is to help you identify what’s no longer serving you and support you as you step into your most authentic, healthy, and empowered self—both individually and in your relationships.

I’m looking forward to meeting you and being part of your journey.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of Central Florida
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • 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
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Seeking Safety, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Relational, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Arabic