DeWanda Gichemi LMSW, IPT-A, CTMH
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About Clinician
What is your profession and title?
Licensed Master Social Worker
What is your Certification or License # Number?
6801089119
Where did you obtain your education? Please list degrees and/or certificates received.
Which ethnicity do you identify as?
African-American
How would you describe your gender?(Optional)
What languages do you offer services in?
English
Do you offer interpretation services?
Do you have a religious affiliation?
Christianity
Preferred Pronouns
About Service
How are you providing mental health services?
Virtual Services, In-Person Services
Client Age
Pre-Teens (11-13), Teenagers (14-19), Adults
Insurance Accepted
What insurances do you offer?
Aetna, Blue Care Network ofMichigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Humana, Michigan Medicaid/Medicare, Meridian Health Plan of Michigan, Optum, United Behavioral Health Care
Specialty Areas
What are your specialty areas?
Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Challenged Relationships, Self Esteem Challenges, Perinatal Mood Disorders, Stress Management, Life Transitions/Coaching, *Couples and Marriage Counseling available for self-pay services
Message from clinician
Statement to Client
With an expression of empathy and compassion, I believe that “a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Helping individuals to lovingly heal in order to improve the quality of their lives is my humble contribution to the world. To promote change, I utilize various evidence-based treatment approaches which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Strength Based Perspective.
My valuable experience and expertise are with Mood Disorders (Depression/Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety/Panic Disorders, PTSD, Stress Management, Family/Relationship Dynamics, and Life Skills/Coaching. Infant Mental Health Therapy which focuses on the parent-infant/child attachment relationship and working with women (notably women of color) challenged by the effects of Postpartum Depression and/or Postpartum Anxiety are my specialties. I have practiced in the field of Social Work since 1995 working with culturally diverse populations of adults, adolescents, children, infants, couples, and families in jail, residential, home-based, group, and outpatient settings.
I am exceedingly committed to meeting individuals “where they are” as well as to challenge them to overcome any stumbling blocks along the way while encouraging self-compassion to establish emotional and mental well-being for healthy living.
Thank you for making this courageous decision to seek support. I look forward to connecting with you!
My valuable experience and expertise are with Mood Disorders (Depression/Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety/Panic Disorders, PTSD, Stress Management, Family/Relationship Dynamics, and Life Skills/Coaching. Infant Mental Health Therapy which focuses on the parent-infant/child attachment relationship and working with women (notably women of color) challenged by the effects of Postpartum Depression and/or Postpartum Anxiety are my specialties. I have practiced in the field of Social Work since 1995 working with culturally diverse populations of adults, adolescents, children, infants, couples, and families in jail, residential, home-based, group, and outpatient settings.
I am exceedingly committed to meeting individuals “where they are” as well as to challenge them to overcome any stumbling blocks along the way while encouraging self-compassion to establish emotional and mental well-being for healthy living.
Thank you for making this courageous decision to seek support. I look forward to connecting with you!
Contact Information
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Location
Kentwood, Mi