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Thoughtful Connections Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC,NCC
Accepting clients Last Updated 6 days ago

Greetings, I'm Denitra Gaines LPC. I feel very fortunate to support individuals as they work through life's challenges. I am a fully licensed professional counselor. I provide a safe judgment free zone to explore and process your thoughts and feelings you may not share with anyone else. I encourage gentle confrontation, validation, and support to increase ones self-efficacy and self awareness. I also partner with couples and families to provide therapy and teach effective interpersonal skills training to help improve your relationships.
I enjoy working with women, men, couples and families with a myriad of issues. I have success in helping individuals manage the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, chronic stress management, and life adjustments. Challenging relationship concerns, personal development and self-esteem are additional areas of interest.
I offer an empathetic ear and substantial therapeutic skill set to help you create and discover the best version of yourself. I utilize Trauma focused CBT, and DBT among other techniques which have been proven to help reduce distress, improve interpersonal relationships, and allow individuals manage their moods and thoughts more effectively.


Specialties

Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Caregiver Support College adjustment Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Grief and Loss Intimate Partner Abuse Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Thoughtful Connections Counseling is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Student Health Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Cigna and Evernorth Humana Optum Optum Partners TRICARE United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1346790433

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $140
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

People of Color

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 10
  • License(s): GA-LPC009169

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Black or African American
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Christian

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