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Lerese DeBerry

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Anger management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I bring over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families across school systems, outpatient clinics, juvenile justice, and community programs. I create a nonjudgmental space where clients feel valued, safe, and empowered to explore their thoughts and experiences.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, personalized, and centered around your unique needs. I use a variety of proven techniques to help you better understand your thoughts, manage emotions, and navigate relationships. Depending on your goals, we might explore ways to change unhelpful thinking patterns, express yourself through creative outlets, or process past trauma using EMDR (a specialized therapy for healing from difficult experiences). Throughout our work together, I’ll meet you where you are—offering support, encouragement, and a safe space to grow at your own pace.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling heard, respected, and supported in their personal growth. Together, we’ll work on building effective coping strategies, improving self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and addressing behavioral and emotional challenges. My goal is to help each person recognize their inner strength and take meaningful steps toward healing and empowerment.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at South University, Richmond
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (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, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Positive Psychology, Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Behavior Management, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English