About

Desiree Alexander is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker earning a Master's Degree in Social Work in May 2018 from Alabama A&M University. Desiree has over six years of experience with the Geriatric and disabled adult community in the social work field, helping to maintain a healthy environment and mindset to help individuals cope in different situations. Desiree’s areas of interest include Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem and Loneliness. Desiree uses a therapy approach of exploring the biological, psychological, and social needs of an individual. As a Therapist, Desiree is warm, open, and encouraging.

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Basic Data

PECOS ID: 6800258591

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Accepts Med Assignment: She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Children (6 To 10)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person Centered/Rogerian
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Alabama A&M University, Master's in Social Work
  • University of North Alabama (Bachelor's)

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Group Practices

Group practices this therapist belongs to includes:

Thrive Counseling LLC
Address 1101 Mcmurtrie Dr NW
Suite C3
Huntsville, AL 35806-2470
Group PAC ID 0749458420
Group Members 505

Licenses

Name License Number State
Social Worker 4930C Verify AL

Practice Locations

1409 7th Ave

Athens, AL 35611-4710

Phone Number: (256) 479-4522

1101 Mcmurtrie Dr NW

Suite C3

Huntsville, AL 35806-2470

Phone Number: (855) 284-7483

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