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Vanessa Okechukwu

Behavioral Health Therapist Vanessa Okechukwu
Available this week
Specialties: Depression, Trauma, Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety,
Insurance: Cigna, BlueCross and BlueShield, ComPsych, GEHA, Humana,

Introduction

Vanessa Okechukwu earned her Master in Social Work from University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD in 2010. Vanessa has Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C), Social Worker Supervision License, Personal Trainer License and Health Coach License. Vanessa is a member of National Association of Social Work and American Council on Exercise. Vanessa has several experiences in using person-center, strength-focused therapy, Motivational Interviews, Crisis and Brief Intervention to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual, family or group in diverse therapy environment. As a American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Vanessa has wonderful experience in using Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual, family or group fitness needs in different environment.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW-C #16594 (MD)
  • LICSW #LC50082243 (DC)
  • LCSW #0904013139, (VA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Military/Veterans
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • African Spirituality
  • Multi-Faith
  • Jewish
  • Christian
  • Islam
  • Catholic
  • Hindu
  • Interfaith

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Vanessa Okechukwu accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • ComPsych
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Fee Initial Consultation $0
  • Telehealth $100 - $150
  • Supervision $100
  • Family/couples psychotherapy $150

Locations

Online Therapy

Frequently asked questions

Is Vanessa Okechukwu accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Vanessa Okechukwu is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Vanessa Okechukwu also offers a free consultation.
Does Vanessa Okechukwu offer telehealth appointments? Vanessa Okechukwu does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Vanessa Okechukwu specialize in? Vanessa Okechukwu specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent, College Mental Health, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Life Coaching, and Trauma.
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