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Positive Directions - Center for Prev & Counseling
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPCA
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ConnectiCare
- Elevance
- Harvard Pilgrim
- HUSKY Health
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Connecticut / 6770 Supervised by Angelina Miceli (Connecticut / 10046) Jessica Dassori
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Attended Fairfield University, Master of Arts in School Counseling, Graduated 2021
Counselor: Jessica Dassori
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- School Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
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Participants
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
FREE Virtual Teacher Support Group
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At times, teaching can be demanding and stressful, as much as it is rewarding and fun. One of the best ways to manage stress is by talking about it with those who understand. Come join this supportive group where you will be surrounded by peers, working together to support each other and build resilience. Offered FREE to members of the Connecticut Education Association (CEA) - register through the CEA Website.
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Group Meets
Location
Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention &
Westport, CT 06880
FREE Virtual High School Support Group
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A safe place to talk with other high schoolers about school, life, relationships & more. In this FREE group, learn how to identify stressors and learn coping skills, deal with family and peer pressure, explore anxieties and develop strategies to balance your life. RSVP for link at positivedirections.org/support-groups or call 203-227-7644 to learn more!
Age
Group Meets
Location
Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention &
Westport, CT 06880
Location
Nearby Areas
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