Desiree J., LPC Therapy

Desiree J., LPC

Therapist

License verified Insurance accepted No referral necessary Background check complete Accepting new patients

Biography

"Desiree Onwuegbu is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship issues, and women’s and veterans’ mental health. Desiree believes in creating a supportive and empowering environment where clients can explore their experiences and develop the tools needed for lasting change.

Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and mindfulness-based approaches, she tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs. She is passionate about helping individuals build resilience, manage stress, and reconnect with their strengths.

In her free time, Desiree enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach, watching Nigerian films, and practicing self-reflection. Her professional experience includes work in private practice, inpatient mental health hospitals, and outpatient community-based therapy."

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Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Allwell By Wellcare Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Detroit Diesel (Carelon) Felra and UFCW Health and Welfare Fund (Carelon) GEHA Healthscopes Highmark Delaware Imperial County Schools (Carelon) Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Medicare
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