Damien Wade
He/Him/His
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Practice: Vita Health
Washington DC, Nevada
Accepting Online
Please call to inquire about availability outside our regular practice hours.
Updated February 20, 2023
Damien Wade
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress management
- Suicidal ideation
- Trauma
- Mood disorders
Professional statement
Damien D. Wade is an African American male who was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is currently licensed in the jurisdictions of NY, DC and Nevada. Damien has been doing social services for most of his life. He have an insatiable love for life and is dedicated to being a life long helper. He takes pride in being a change agent.
Damien has extensive history working in the juvenile justice and education systems of both NYC & DC, treating people who experience substance abuse, the children within the child welfare system, individuals who encounter mental health challenges both within the inpatient and outpatient setting and has assisted seniors/young adults of the LGBTQ community. Theoretical frameworks which Damien often utilizes are: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Person Centered Therapy.
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Suicidal ideation - Support living with intense pain, distress, and feelings of persistent hopelessness; strengthening meaningful relationships and experiences in one’s life
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Families
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- United Healthcare
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $200 (60min)
Additional session information
Therapist's note
Please call for session fees as the amount listed is the average cost. The amounts vary by health plans and for self-payers.
Location(s)
Online Sessions (Washington DC)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8am-8pm
- Tue 8am-8pm
- Wed 8am-8pm
- Thu 8am-8pm
- Fri 8am-8pm
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Online Sessions (Nevada)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8am-8pm
- Tue 8am-8pm
- Wed 8am-8pm
- Thu 8am-8pm
- Fri 8am-8pm
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Licensure
Washington DC: LC50081844
Nevada: 9581-C
Languages
English