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Deirdra Powell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New York

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Depression, and Substance Use / Addiction
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Great to meet you!

African American female therapist born and raised in Harlem and in the mental health field for over 30 years.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Culturally relevant, motivational interviewer, Solution focused, CBT and Behavioral activation.

What you can expect from our first session

My clients should expect to be valued as an expert on their situation. They should feel empathy and concern and most importantly motivated to take the next step towards their recovery or journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

Deirdra's style is

Holistic
Empowering
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Deirdra accepts

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Deirdra

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Columbia University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Seniors
More specialties: Stress and Women's Issues
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)