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Dakesa Pina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT (she, her)
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705 East Lincoln Street, Suite 116, Normal, IL 61761
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Are you a couple or individual navigating significant life transitions, relationship challenges, or personal crises? My clients usually struggle with issues such as communication problems, intimacy issues, emotional distance, and/or feeling stuck. Their needs revolve around finding clarity, developing healthier coping mechanisms, and rebuilding trust and intimacy. Ultimately, my clients want to achieve emotional well-being, stronger connections, and a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.
As a Ph.D. Marriage and Family Therapist with 24 years of experience, I offer evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples. Specializing in pre-marital counseling, couples therapy, and female African diaspora mental health.
Feel free to call if you believe I will be a good fit. Please give us 48 hours to respond to your voicemail. I have appointments available in the evenings and on weekends.
Take the first step to help. Call Dakesa Pina now - (309) 316-0987
Let's Connect (309) 316-0987
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Dakesa Pina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 166.000739 Dakesa Pina
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Attended Texas Tech University , Graduated 2006
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- Sex Therapy
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Career Counseling
- Divorce
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Person-Centered
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Location
Additional Location
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 316-0987Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (309) 316-0987
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Dakesa Pina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT