This theory grounds the work in an understanding of how intersecting systems of race, gender, power, and care shape lived experience, while centering wisdom, resistance, and collective survival.

Narrative therapy helps you examine and reshape the stories you carry about yourself and your experiences, strengthening agency, meaning-making, and alignment with your values.

This modality supports healing by identifying and processing where trauma and stress are held in the body and brain, allowing for deeper nervous system regulation and integration.

We are in network with the following insurances:

Aetna (DC, MD, VA)

Blue Cross Blue Shield/Carefirst (DC, MD, VA)

Cigna/Evernorth (DC, MD, VA)

Medicaid (MD, WI)

United Healthcare (DC, MD, VA)

We honor a Pay What You Can model for individuals located in the states that we do not accept insurance.

How this work? You choose your rate within a range that works for you and your therapist.

We honor that rate forever or until your circumstances change. That’s it!

You also have the option to work with one of our MSW interns. This person has been vetted and trained by Desirée.

Your investment is at a rate of $75

We do not turn anyone away due to their inability to pay. If you are located in Maryland and need assistance, please contact the Pro Bono Counseling Project.

Additionally, view our resources page for additional financial support.