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Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 53 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 3 more.

Dana Legrande

LCSW, 14 years of experience
VirtualAvailable

About me

Psychotherapy At Home, LCSW, PLLC provides virtual therapy services for teens, adults, and couples who are dealing with various life challenges. The dedicated therapists specialize in clinical mental health treatment and addiction support. With more than 14 years of experience, we have a strong background in working with vulnerable individuals who require compassionate assistance. We have a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and evidence-based techniques to draw upon in providing guidance and interventions that are most appropriate for clients' specific needs.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our initial session, we will begin by introducing ourselves and establishing a rapport. We will then focus on exploring the specific challenges you are currently facing. To gain a comprehensive understanding of your background, we will conduct a bio-psychosocial assessment, which will gather information about various aspects of your life. This assessment will allow us to obtain a holistic view of your experiences and create a personalized plan for our future sessions, tailored to your specific needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

With over 10 years of experience in the field, our greatest strength lies in maintaining compassion towards our clients. We possess a strong ability to understand and empathize with their experiences, emotions, and challenges, enabling us to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. Our skillful practice of active listening allows us to fully comprehend both the verbal and non-verbal communication of clients, ensuring that we can provide meaningful and relevant support.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

We specialize in working with clients who are facing challenges related to childhood and attachment issues, as these issues can have a significant impact on various aspects of their lives. Our clients are motivated to make improvements but may lack the necessary tools and skills to achieve these goals. They often experience feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious about their current life phase.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Coping Skills

Depression

Other specialties

Addiction

Racism

Trauma and PTSD

Identifies as

Black / African American

Christian

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Elders (65 and above)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

New York

Pennsylvania

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth Administrators

Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Independence Blue Cross

Independence Administrators

Capital Blue Cross

Capital Blue Cross - Medicare

Cash - $80 per session

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

GTEB

Geisinger - Commercial

Geisinger - Medicare

Geisinger – Dual (Geisinger Gold HMO D-SNP)

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Highmark

Highmark - Medicare

Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare

Humana - Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Surest (formerly Bind)

Tufts Health/Cigna

UPMC Health Plan

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

When using CBT in practice, we tailor the treatment to meet the specific needs and goals of each client. The duration and intensity of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the severity of symptoms and the client's progress. CBT can be used to address various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and many others.

Integrative

In practice, an integrative therapist may draw from various theoretical orientations, such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and systemic, among others. We utilize techniques and interventions from these different approaches to tailor treatment to the specific goals and preferences of the client. We may assess the client's individual needs and create a treatment plan that incorporates methods from different modalities. The benefits of integrative therapy lie in its ability to adapt to the diverse needs of clients, recognizing that no one approach fits all. It allows the therapist to be flexible and responsive to the client's unique circumstances, and to draw upon a wide range of tools and techniques to address different aspects of the client's well-being.

, 3 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

January 25, 2025

It was pretty good for my first time

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Dana