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Misty East

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Misty East and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing therapy to adolescents, families, couples and the geriatric population for over 15 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns. My passion has been working with clients with trauma histories (sexual, physical and emotional).


It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

My approach to therapy

I challenge my clients in an appropriate manner and encourage them through a strength-based approach. I treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

My counseling style is warm, interactive, creative and reality based. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Mindfulness and rational-emotive counseling. I am also certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy to treat trauma. I am a Christian and when needed can provide Christian Counseling when requested.

What you can expect from me

Because I am creative I ask detailed questions. My clients can expect to be challenged through creative based homework. They will be educated on the why behind the what and will leave with an increased sense of self-worth and -esteem, coping skills and knowledge to help those that are close to them understand their experiences.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Inquisitive, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Bradley University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Illinois State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois, Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Multi-Systemic (MST), Art Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English