Deisther has been amazing in our sessions! I really value her approach to therapy and being able to connect what I'm learning/how I'm healing through my interests. I feel like I've grown leaps and bounds through working with Deisther to heal my inner child and I'm excited for what lies ahead in my journey!

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geometry-shapes iconRacial Identity, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Social Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Grief, Family Conflict
Online in New Jersey
15 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Deisther accepts 29 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Cigna | Open Access Plus New Jersey
AmeriHealth Administrators
AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage
AmeriHealth New Jersey
Carelon
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - HMO
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - PPO
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Independence Blue Cross | BCBS
JP Farley Corporation
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Oxford Health Plans
Quest Behavioral Health
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Deisther

Deisther Munoz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey. She has over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic care to many ages of various cultural backgrounds and a range of clinical diagnoses. These include major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring disorders.

Deisther completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Kean University and University of Medicine and Dentistry. She also received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson. Throughout her career, Deisther has worked in various psychiatric settings that included intensive outpatient programs and programs of assertive community teams.

Deisther's goal is to create a supportive therapeutic setting that encourages growth in self-awareness, creates an increased desire to change, and helps the individual to continually practice coping skills throughout their time in therapy. She utilizes a client-centered/eclectic approach to accommodate everyone's unique needs during their therapeutic journey. 

As a Hispanic minority counselor, Deisther understands the struggles and unique issues of cultural identity in the therapeutic environment. She seeks to establish and create a healthy rapport that builds trust and support during your journey towards self-discovery, self-growth and to achieve a higher level of functioning in your everyday life.

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"As a hispanic minority counselor, I understand the struggles and unique issues of cultural identity in the therapeutic environment. "

What clients say

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Diesther is the best therapist I have ever had!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Deisther

Deisther has been amazing in our sessions! I really value her approach to therapy and being able to connect what I'm learning/how I'm healing through my interests. I feel like I've....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Deisther

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Get to know Deisther

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I felt there was a lack of culturally sensitive counselors in the mental health field.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

I'm goofy.

What inspires you?

Waking up each day to new adventures.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Watch anime and read books. And let's not lie. Netflix and cook. 

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

Punctuality. I do not like lateness. 

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesRacial Identity, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Social Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Grief, Family Conflict, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Life Transition
ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Narrative, Any / Eclectic, Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal, Trauma-Focused, Strength-Based Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Integrative, Multicultural, Psychodynamic
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Education and training

Years in practice
15 years
Graduating institute
Fairleigh Dickinson
Graduating degree
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1316617640
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State of practiceNJ
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License number37PC00997200
Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
Deisther is available for Video visits.
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