Description
Welcome to Desalu Wellness, LLC!
Psychotherapy helps you take control over your life, understand your feelings, and ultimately create a life experience that is both fruitful and has meaning. As a therapist, one of my roles in this process is to cultivate a space where you feel heard, seen, and understood. I seek to meet individuals where they are, while aiding them in the process of becoming who they want and need to be. I place an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and strive to create an environment that beams belongingness and support. I view therapy as a collaborative discovery in which one can examine issues, learn more about themselves, develop insight, and practice adaptive coping methods. I am particularly invested in serving individuals with historically marginalized identities (e.g., Black individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals), as well as those struggling with relationship distress, depression and anxiety, women's issues, identity development, and various forms of trauma.
I offer individual and group therapy services, however, I only have openings for an upcoming short-term (6-8 weeks depending on start date) Black Women's Support process-oriented group. The power of process groups rest in the opportunity to receive varied perspectives, support, encouragement and feedback from other individuals who may be having both similar and differing experiences, in a safe and confidential environment. Process groups are typically unstructured, in that there is not a specific topic for each group session. The hope for the group is that members will deepen their level of self-awareness, reduce the feeling of healing in silo, and to learn how they relate to others.
The group will be held in-person in Washington DC. I understand that life can be busy and as a believer of equitable access to care, group will be held either 0n a weekday evening or weekend. At this time, I currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield (CareFirst and Anthem), Cigna, and out-of-pocket payments.
The best way to make initial contact with me is via e-mail or phone/text (202-929-7269).
Dr. Jessica Desalu is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia, New York, and the District of Columbia; she is the sole provider of Desalu Wellness. She obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) from Syracuse University, where she also earned her Master’s in Psychology. Although a New York native, Dr. Desalu is no stranger to the DMV area having completed her undergraduate education at Howard University. Her approach to therapy is integrative and draws primarily from insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, and multicultural approaches.