Desie's Place
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
3001 West Silver Springs Boulevard, Building 100, Unit 6, Ocala, FL 34475
Let's Connect (352) 254-3764

Support for adults and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. Life can feel unbearably heavy when you’re carrying more than people realize. You may be surrounded by people who care yet still feel unseen or misunderstood. I help you make sense of what you’re feeling and find steadier ground. My approach is warm, practical, and trauma‑informed, offering a space where you can finally exhale and feel understood.
At Desie’s Place, we help you navigate challenges that feel too big to manage alone. We listen with compassion and meet you with unconditional positive regard. Using CBT, Solution‑Focused Therapy, and trauma‑informed approaches, we tailor treatment to your needs so you can build healthier coping skills and move toward steadier ground.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been strong for too long. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, feel understood, and work through what’s weighing on you. We’ll move at your pace and focus on what matters most, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and supported as you move forward.
Call or Email Desie's Place LLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (352) 254-3764
Let's Connect (352) 254-3764

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna - Medicare
- Ambetter
- AvMed
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centene
- Centene Commercial
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP:Cigna
- EAP:United Health/Optum
- Florida Blue - Medicare
- Humana - Dual
- Humana - Medicare
- Medicaid
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Staywell
- Sunshine Health
- TRICARE
- United Health/Optum
- United Health/Optum - Medicare
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Desie's Place LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (352) 254-3764
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH18732 Julia Collman
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended Mercy College, MS, Graduated 2013
- License: CT Dept of health 008571 / 2025
Counselor: Julia Collman
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Desie's Place LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (352) 254-3764
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
Desie's Place LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (352) 254-3764
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Eclectic
Desie's Place LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (352) 254-3764
Location
Primary Location
Desie's Place LLC
3001 West Silver Springs Boulevard
Building 100, Unit 6
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 254-3764Email us
Additional Location
Derby, CT 06418
(352) 254-3764