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Your Well-Being Is in Good Hands

"My philosophy is that every family should be nurtured and cared for during their transition to parenthood. It is a rite of passage that has no manual, only the virtue of patience, sacrifice and sense of community that is necessary to hold space for a family on the other side of birth."

Desirée Israel, LCSW-C, LICSW, CBS

Hi! I'm Desirée Israel, LCSW-C, LICSW, CBS

I am a licensed clinical social worker (MD + DC), reproductive psychotherapist, herbalist, certified breastfeeding specialist and trained birthworker specializing in perinatal mental health, reproductive justice and the Black birthing experience.

I am devoted to the liberation of ALL Black families of the Diaspora by using African-centered modalities and rituals to achieve wholistic wellness.

(photo by Schaun Champion)

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Services

I currently offer virtual psychotherapy, herbal and lactation support via Doxy.me. If I do not accept your insurance, I can provide a super bill to you to be reimbursed by your provider. Please check with your provider regarding your out of network benefit for mental health services.
Herbal and lactation support cannot be reimbursed by insurance.