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Palesa A. Osei-Tutu, LCSW, CCTP

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Accepting clients Last Updated 7 days ago

Being a human can be hard. We are given tools early in life to navigate this world and sometimes we get it right and other times we struggle for one reason or another. Sometimes milestones and life transitions bring up things you didn't think were issues or remind you of things you may have avoided over the years. We do our best to recover from anxiety, depression, trauma and other stressors on our own but sometimes we need outside support that goes beyond what friends, family and loved ones can provide.

Sit Awhile & Heal is a safe space where you can process thoughts and emotions that impact your daily functioning or a place to work through things from your past and/or present that have impacted you more than you imagined. We want to live by our name. We use evidence based practice and meet people where they are without judgement or expectations of you being anything other than yourself.

So if you are someone that needs some extra support for a bit, or someone that is open to change, ready to do the hard work that comes along with ending generational trauma or someone that is weary from caring for others at the expense of yourself, reach out and come "sit awhile and heal".


Specialties

Chronic Medical Condition Emotional Regulation Grief and Loss Identity Development Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Palesa A. Osei-Tutu, LCSW, CCTP is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield CareFirst Carelon ChampVA Cigna and Evernorth Optum Oscar Quest Behavioral Health United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare
Paperwork:

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

Rates

First session $200
Ongoing sessions $165
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 --
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Culturally Sensitive Eclectic EMDR Family Systems Humanistic Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Family Groups Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

First-Gen Immigrants International People of Color Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 21
  • License(s): VA-0904008689

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Black or African American
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman

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