Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and 10 more.
You can call me Josie, I have been a psychiatric provider for 6 years. I have work closely with mental health patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, collaborating with a team to find a treatment plan that works best for their needs. I provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions, including mood, personality, and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse, and gertiatric-related conditions. My goal is to help every individual live a productive and happy life.
I believe in the power of developing strong communication and relationships from our first session. I provide a safe, open, and nonjudgemental space for patients to share their concerns. I spend time getting to know my patients and offer non-pharmacological and pharmacological solutions to overcome their challenges. I ensure that my patients will get the adequate care you need for improved well-being.
I am astute at sensing what my patients are thinking and feeling. In relating to my patients, I show warmth and acceptance, empathy, and a focus on them through effective communication.
I love working with patient that are trying to figure out why they are expressing different mood, personality changes and eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make such a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and moody.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
During CBT, I help my patients take a close look at their thoughts and emotions. They will come to understand how their thoughts affect their actions. Through CBT, my patients can unlearn negative thoughts and behaviors and learn to adopt healthier thinking patterns and habits.
Biofeedback
This is an alternative medicine approach that teaches my patients to change the way their body functions. It’s a mind-body therapy that improves my patients physical and mental health.
13 ratings with written reviews
May 26, 2026
She was great, very easy to talk to .
May 5, 2026
Very sweet, warm, and encouraging. Dr. Desmarais is both a great listener and communicator, creating a space where I feel comfortable sharing my concerns.
January 16, 2026
I am truly thankful for Josie, she helped me realize things, that I hadn’t seen before. And helped me put things into perspective, and I am super excited for my journey with her.