Desirea Russell, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Talkspace
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At a glance
Desirea is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Desirea is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Arizona, Florida, and 2 more
More about Desirea
- 9 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, who is dedicated to providing quality psychotherapy to others. I have worked in the mental health field since 2007. My clinical areas of specialty include individual/family counseling, addiction, trauma, vocational counseling, depression and anxiety.I specialize in treating personality and mood disorders, AD/HD, and co-occurring disorders. I also have extensive experience in career counseling. I apply cognitive behavioral approach and solution focused brief therapy, however, I am experienced in several other therapeutic modalities.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Health Plan
- Allegiance
- Afterwood Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- Asuris
- AvMed
- Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- BridgeSpan
- Anthem
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- District 9
- EmblemHealth
- First Choice Health
- Health First
- Health Management Administrators
- HealthSelect of Texas
- Horizon NJ
- Intercultural Physicians Network
- Kelsey Care
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medica
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Premera Blue Cross of Washington
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sutter Health Plan
- Tricare
- Tyson Health Plan
- UMR
- Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Western Health Advantage
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
- Person-centered/Rogerian therapy
- Solution-focused
Licenses
Desirea Russell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417465527.
- LMHC · Arizona
- LMHC · Florida
- LMHC · Georgia
- LMHC · Idaho
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
- Convenient.
- Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
- Available now.
- No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.
Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.
Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Desirea Russell offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Desirea Russell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Desirea Russell speak?
Desirea Russell speaks English.
How many years of experience does Desirea Russell have?
Desirea Russell has 9 years of experience.
Where is Desirea Russell licensed to practice?
Desirea Russell is licensed to practice in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Idaho.
Does Desirea Russell accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Desirea Russell accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Desirea Russell accept insurance?
Yes, Desirea Russell accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.
Does Desirea Russell accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Desirea Russell accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Desirea Russell offer?
Desirea Russell offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Desirea Russell?
Desirea Russell can be engaged in any one of three ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, or (3) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Desirea Russell?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.