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About Dr. VonTija Dean-EL, LISW-S

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Verified by Talkspace
Accepts insurance 
Specialties

Stress

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June 2012

10 years in practice

Average

star rating from Talkspace members

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A note from VonTija

Life is going to happen; but how are you going to handle it?. My name is Dr. VonTija Dean-EL; licensed independent social worker and owner of Empowered Souls Counseling and Consulting. I have over fourteen years of experience helping and supporting individuals navigate life transitions. At Empowered Souls Counseling and Consulting; I focus on empowering individuals 65+ and their caregivers to tackle transitions of life that often occur as we age. I focus on utilizing an individual's strengths to help them achieve their desired change.

Qualifications

Verified by Talkspace

LISW-S

1265940597

Master's in Social Work

Ohio State University

Treatment areas

Stress

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English

Insurance accepted

Avg copay: $15/session (but most insured members pay $0)

Aetna Medical Plans

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Allegiance Behavioral Health

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Anthem Blue Cross

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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Carelon Behavioral Health

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Cigna

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Humana Tricare East / Tricare East

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Optum Behavioral Health

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United Behavioral Health

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United HealthCare (UHC) of all states

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Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

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Asuris Northwest Health

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Banner / Aetna

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BridgeSpan

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CIGNA Health Plan - HMO

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Cigna Behavioral Health

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EmblemHealth

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EmblemHealth / GHI

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Empire Plan / New York State

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Evernorth

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First Choice Health

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Gatorcare

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Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA)

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Kaiser of Colorado Commercial Plans

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Medica

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Meritain Health

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Oscar Health Insurance

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Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska

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Premera Blue Cross of Washington

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Providence Health Plan

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Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon

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Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah

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Regence Blue Shield of Idaho

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Regence Blue Shield of Washington

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Regence Group Administrator (RGA)

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Surest

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UMR Behavioral Health

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Wellpoint

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Accepts Medicare

and Medicare Advantage

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