Richelle Direny LCSW, QS

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

I am committed to helping you, clearly identify a way to achieve your goals and feel better about your current situation.

Clinical Social Worker in Florida

Free Initial Consultation

Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Group

About My Clients

I seek to understand each person's desire to embark on his/her journey of healing and finding balance spiritually, mentally and emotionally. My objective and hope is to assist you in the current season of your life and how to work through the issues to connect with your best self.

My Background and Approach

The tools that I'll provide you with are tools that I have been perfecting over my career helping people just like you. I have dozens of them. My goal for you is to have at least five different tools and techniques that you can carry with you at all times. So no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet exercises that can quickly create relief. I am direct and solution focused. We'll start with what's going on in the moment and how to get control over your body and thoughts. For the past 10 years, I have been doing clinical work and most recently I have attended trainings that teach leading edge techniques. We'll address what's going on in your brain when you feel anxious, stressed, or depressed and how to get in touch with different parts of your brain to find relief. We'll discuss what happens to your body when fear takes over so you can learn how to quickly calm down.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I don't believe that there is a limit to human capacity. I think the main reason we develop mental health issues is because they are unhealthy learned behaviors that we have picked up along the way. Which means that I think you can unlearn the faulty behaviors and replace them with healthy ones.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Other Techniques

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety

Other Issues

  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Spirituality
  • Veterans/Military Service

Qualifications

License
LCSW, QS, State of Florida · #SW15830
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
15 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Oscar
  • Humana
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • CarePlus
  • Evernorth

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Rate: $120 - 160/session

Reach out to Richelle