Desiree Alexander-Tasie, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Talkspace
At a glance
Desiree is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Desiree is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Alabama, Indiana, and 1 more
More about Desiree
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Life happens & Therapy is a useful tool that can help improve your quality of life. I can provide a non- judgmental; safe environment for you to share; learn and discover your true self. I will meet you where you are. I have experience with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to help adolescents and adults. We can address issues such as grief; depression; anxiety; trauma; as well as a variety of other concerns. I am passionate about the therapeutic process and enjoy walking with you down the road of self discovery. I look forward to working with you. Lets get you to the person you are meant to be!
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Health Plan
- Allegiance
- Afterwood Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- Asuris
- AvMed
- Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- BridgeSpan
- Anthem
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- District 9
- EmblemHealth
- First Choice Health
- Health First
- Health Management Administrators
- HealthSelect of Texas
- Horizon NJ
- Intercultural Physicians Network
- Kelsey Care
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medica
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Premera Blue Cross of Washington
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sutter Health Plan
- Tricare
- Tyson Health Plan
- UMR
- Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Western Health Advantage
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Cognitive therapy
- Dialectical (DBT)
- Motivational interviewing
- Person-centered/Rogerian therapy
- Solution-focused
Licenses
Desiree Alexander-Tasie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346900073.
- LCSW · Alabama
- LCSW · Indiana
- LCSW · New Jersey
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
- Convenient.
- Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
- Available now.
- No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.
Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.
Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Desiree Alexander-Tasie offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Desiree Alexander-Tasie works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Desiree Alexander-Tasie speak?
Desiree Alexander-Tasie speaks English.
How many years of experience does Desiree Alexander-Tasie have?
Desiree Alexander-Tasie has 5 years of experience.
Where is Desiree Alexander-Tasie licensed to practice?
Desiree Alexander-Tasie is licensed to practice in Alabama, Indiana, and New Jersey.
Does Desiree Alexander-Tasie accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Desiree Alexander-Tasie accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Desiree Alexander-Tasie accept insurance?
Yes, Desiree Alexander-Tasie accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.
Does Desiree Alexander-Tasie accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Desiree Alexander-Tasie accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Desiree Alexander-Tasie offer?
Desiree Alexander-Tasie offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Desiree Alexander-Tasie?
Desiree Alexander-Tasie can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Desiree Alexander-Tasie?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to the Talkspace website to start your therapy journey.