Accepted insurance & self-pay

Deshandra accepts 12 insurers

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Optum Serve

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

AnMed Employee Program

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

JP Farley Corporation

Multi Plan PHCS

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

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 Deshandra

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and nationally certified counselor (NCC). I received my Bachelor of Science in psychology from Charleston Southern University and my Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling, including a Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services, from Capella University. I have worked in the mental health field since 2013. I have worked with military/veterans, geriatrics, teens, children, LGBTQ community, PTSD, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse, first-time mothers, job development, and anger management.

I foster a client-centered CBT and DBT approach. I am certified in CBT for depression and suicide, DBT, CAMS-Care, ASIST, IPS, and anger management. I believe creating a safe and nonjudgmental space and building a genuine rapport is essential to aiding individuals in reaching personal goals. I base my services on the ACA Code of Ethics and state laws.

I look forward to working with all potential clients and sending a warm welcome to each of you.

"My mission is to provide ethical person-centered psychological treatment and ensure individuals feel supported and heard. Values include Nonjudgment, Autonomy, authenticity, Patience, kindness, Accountability, & integrity. "

Get to know Deshandra

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I enjoy assisting patient's work towards individualized treatment goals and I love the continued growth of the mental health profession. I am always learning something new to grow in knowledge and skill.

What types of clients do you work best with?

All.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

Once you understand how someone think you understand their behavior.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

To gain an in dept understanding of the counseling process and learn about me as the counselor.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

I believe in affordable quality care. I also believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space and building a genuine rapport is essential to aiding individuals in reaching personal goals to improve the quality of life. I also strongly base my services on the ACA Code of Ethics and State laws and regulations.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I build a rapport with patients and meet all patients where they are.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesLife Transition, Addiction, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma / PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Testing & Evaluation, Women’s Issues, Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Seniors & Geriatric, Sex Therapy, Sleep / Insomnia, Social Anxiety, Spirituality, LGBTQIA+, Personality Disorders, Marital & Premarital, Men’s Issues, Racial Identity, Military / Veteran, Gender Identity / Transgender, Grief, Impulse Control Disorders, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Domestic Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Career Counseling, Caregivers, Chronic Illness/Pain, Coping Skills, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

ApproachesTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Trauma-Focused, Positive Psychology, Music Therapy, Narrative, Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Interpersonal, Family / Marital, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)