Desirée Israel, LCSW-C
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Desirée is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Desirée is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Maryland
More about Desirée
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW-C
My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I work with individuals seeking connection, healing, and balance, believing that growth happens in relationship—with ourselves, our communities, and the systems we navigate. I bring a warm, affirming, and culturally responsive presence to our work together. I integrate mindfulness, narrative, and somatic approaches with liberation psychology and trauma-informed care, creating space for reflection, action, and practices that support balance and joy.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Centivo
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Licenses
Desirée Israel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396213575.
- LCSW-C · Maryland · 17259 · Renews October 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Desirée Israel offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Desirée Israel works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Desirée Israel speak?
Desirée Israel speaks English.
How many years of experience does Desirée Israel have?
Desirée Israel has 7 years of experience.
Where is Desirée Israel licensed to practice?
Desirée Israel is licensed to practice in Maryland.
Does Desirée Israel accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Desirée Israel 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 Desirée Israel accept insurance?
Yes, Desirée Israel accepts Centivo and Cigna.
Does Desirée Israel accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Desirée Israel does not accept 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 Desirée Israel offer?
Desirée Israel offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How do I get started with Desirée Israel?
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.
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When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey.