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Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS

Dese'Rae L. Stage

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS (she, her)

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Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 631-8350
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
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Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Hi, I'm Des! I'm a social worker and suicidologist, and a queer, white, cisgender single parent. My practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and person-centered. Using an eclectic approach, mainly rooted in relational and attachment-based work, alongside some CBT techniques and DBT skills training, I work with teens and adults experiencing suicidal ideation & self-injury, grief/traumatic loss, ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood & personality disorders, queer and gender issues, fertility challenges (especially for those who are visibly queer), queer family-building, and pregnancy loss—many of which I have personal experience with.
It’s important to me to be transparent about my positionality, in terms of my identity and lived experiences, as well as being someone who seeks mental health services, myself—I know what it's like to be in the therapy chair and sitting across from it. To that end, I come to my work as a partner and a support, rather than an expert.
I approach my work through a relational lens—I am a person, and I will be a person with you in the therapy room. I show up to my practice and hold space with authenticity, humor, compassion, and empathy. Before becoming a social worker, I had careers in photography and suicide prevention. I live with my children, dog (Dolly Parton), and cat (Betty White).
Take the first step to help. Call or Dese'Rae L. Stage now - (215) 631-8350

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Philadelphia, PA 19125

(215) 631-8350

Center Valley, PA 18034

I currently offer telehealth-only sessions for Pennsylvania residents in the mornings and afternoons.
I specialize in Suicidal Ideation, ADHD and LGBTQ+ 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (215) 631-8350
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Philadelphia, PA 19125

(215) 631-8350

Center Valley, PA 18034

I currently offer telehealth-only sessions for Pennsylvania residents in the mornings and afternoons.
I specialize in Suicidal Ideation, ADHD and LGBTQ+ 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

Apple Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP:Cigna
  • EAP:United Health/Optum
  • Highmark
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • United Health/Optum
"
I am an out-of-network provider and do not currently accept insurance.
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
or call with questions - (215) 631-8350
"
I am an out-of-network provider and do not currently accept insurance.
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
or call with questions - (215) 631-8350

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW025097 Dese'Rae Lynn Stage

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Temple University, MSW, Graduated 2022

    • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW025097
  • Certificate from Trauma-Informed Practice, Temple University 2022
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I hold a LSW & MSW with a certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice. I'm a certified QPR trainer & Alternatives to Suicide group facilitator.
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
or call with questions - (215) 631-8350
"
I hold a LSW & MSW with a certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice. I'm a certified QPR trainer & Alternatives to Suicide group facilitator.
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
or call with questions - (215) 631-8350

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Suicidal Ideation
  • ADHD
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work mainly with queer teens and adults who come to me with issues around suicidal ideation, self-injury, grief, gender identity, and sexuality. I have personal and professional experience working with folks who are struggling with infertility and queer family building. I also love working with folks who are managing their lives with ADHD, which is something I live with, as well.
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
or call with questions - (215) 631-8350
"
I work mainly with queer teens and adults who come to me with issues around suicidal ideation, self-injury, grief, gender identity, and sexuality. I have personal and professional experience working with folks who are struggling with infertility and queer family building. I also love working with folks who are managing their lives with ADHD, which is something I live with, as well.
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
or call with questions - (215) 631-8350

Endorsement

Harley Grace Farm and Counseling Center
Harley Grace Farm and Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC-S, C-DBT, CATP, EMDRPT-
I had the privilege of supervising and working with Des. I found her competent, kind, creative, and effective in her work with clients. She truly cares and is a safe person for all.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
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I use an eclectic approach, mainly rooted in relational and attachment-based work, alongside some CBT techniques and DBT skills training, where relevant.
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
or call with questions - (215) 631-8350
"
I use an eclectic approach, mainly rooted in relational and attachment-based work, alongside some CBT techniques and DBT skills training, where relevant.
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
or call with questions - (215) 631-8350

Location

Primary Location

Philadelphia, PA 19125

(215) 631-8350

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Center Valley, PA 18034

(215) 631-8350

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I currently offer telehealth-only sessions for Pennsylvania residents in the mornings and afternoons.
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (215) 631-8350
"
I currently offer telehealth-only sessions for Pennsylvania residents in the mornings and afternoons.
Photo of Dese'Rae L. Stage, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Dese'Rae L. Stage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (215) 631-8350