DeWanda Gichemi, LMSW, IPT-A, CTMH Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan

Online Therapy, MI

About DeWanda Gichemi

With an expression of empathy and compassion, I believe that “a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Helping individuals to lovingly heal to improve the quality of their lives is my humble contribution to the world.

To promote change, I utilize various evidence-based treatment approaches; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Strength Based Perspective.

My valuable experience and expertise are with Mood Disorders (Depression/Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety/Panic Disorders, PTSD, Stress Management, Family/Relationship Dynamics, Life Skills/Coaching, Infant Mental Health Therapy which focuses on the parent-infant/child attachment relationship, and working with women challenged by the effects of Perinatal Mood Disorders that include Postpartum Depression.

I have practiced in the field of Social Work since 1995 working with culturally diverse populations of adults, adolescents, children, infants, couples, and families in jail, residential, home-based, group, and outpatient settings.

I am deeply committed to meeting people where they are and helping them overcome any obstacles they may face. At the same time, I encourage self-compassion as a means of establishing emotional and mental well-being, which is crucial for healthy living.

Thank you for making this courageous decision to seek support. I look forward to working with you!

Additional Certificates

Certified Telemental Health Therapist, Mental Health Clinicians of Color Grand Rapids, NASW Risk Retention Group, Grand Rapids Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Appointment Types

Individual CounselingFamily Therapy (Adults)

Accepted Insurances

Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Care NetworkHAPHumana Military (Tricare East)MedicareMultiPlanPriority HealthOptum/United Healthcare/United Behavioral HealthUlliance EAPAetna/First HealthCofinityCigna/EvernorthBlue Cross Blue Shield MedicareCash (Not Using Insurance)Humana MedicareEAPBehavioral Health Systems

Specializing In

BIPOC Allied
Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
Postpartum/Perinatal Depression
Child Psychological/Emotional Abuse Victim
Anxiety
General Behavioral Issues
Depression
Maternal Mental Health
Relationship/Family Stress
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Women's Issues
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Therapy
Crisis InterventionEmotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Trauma FocusedCognitive TherapyPanic AttacksDisruptive Mood DysregulationSchool or College StressWork or Career StressSelf-Harm (Cutting, etc.)Reactive AttachmentSeparation AnxietyPremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), PMSBlended FamilyDiscriminationHealthcare ProfessionalsSocial AnxietyHospital Discharge - AnxietyHospital Discharge - DepressionTrauma-RelatedRacial IdentityBrief PsychotherapyBipolarBullyingFamily ConflictLife TransitionsMood DisorderParentingSelf EsteemStressAnger ManagementCompassion FocusedCulturally SensitiveFamily SystemsInternal Family Systems (IFS)Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)Positive PsychologyPlay TherapyRational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)Faith Based - ChristianBody PositivityGrief and BereavementHumanistic