What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Ishmel gets it. She understands the pressure men face but also doesn’t let you stay stuck. Her approach is honest, kind, and powerful.
”
TJMore than 1 year ago
“Working with Ishmel has helped my partner and I communicate in ways we never could before.
Our relationship is stronger because of her.
”
JNMore than 1 year ago
About Ishmel Cerisier
Focus areas
Anxiety
Cultural Diversity Issues
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Betrayal Trauma
Depression
Relationship Counseling
Couples Therapy
Divorce Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Families
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Multicultural
Culturally Sensitive
Strength-Based
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Trauma Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
Creole (Haitian), English
Getting to know Ishmel Cerisier
You are the one everyone leans on. You hold your family together, you show up at work, you keep the faith, and underneath it you are carrying things you have never said out loud. Maybe it is an old wound that never healed. Maybe it is a marriage that has gone quiet. Ishmel Cerisier helps adults and couples put that weight down, in English or Haitian Creole.
Ish has over 11 years of experience and specializes in trauma, especially relational and betrayal trauma, along with anxiety and depression. She works at a pace you set and looks beneath the symptom to what is driving it, using CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic approaches, and Jungian depth work.
Couples therapy is one of her largest specialties. She uses Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples working through distance, conflict, or broken trust.
For Black, Caribbean, immigrant, and Christian clients who are tired of translating themselves in a therapy room, you will not have to here. Ish can integrate your faith into the work if that is part of how you heal, and leave it out if it is not.
Ish is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, New Hampshire, and Washington, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, and sees clients in Vermont through a telehealth registration. She is also a Florida Qualified Supervisor. She sees adults 18 and older and couples.
Your first visit is a full intake session. Sessions are held by secure video, and you need to be located in Florida, New Hampshire, Vermont, Washington, or Georgia at the time of your appointment.
What should a new client know about working with you?
You do not have to explain your culture, your family, or your faith before we can start. You can speak to me in English or Haitian Creole, whichever feels closer to what you need to say.
I work at a slower, deeper pace than short-term therapy. We will look at what is underneath the anxiety or the pain, not only how to manage it, and I plan for that work to take time. Nothing gets rushed, and you decide what we talk about and when. If you are coming as a couple, each of you will have space to be heard, and we will focus on the pattern between you rather than on who is to blame.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first sessions are about understanding your story: what brought you in, what you have carried, and what you want to be different. From there we set goals together. Most clients meet with me weekly.
For trauma, I start by building stability and coping skills using CBT, DBT, and somatic approaches, then work gradually toward the deeper material, including patterns you may have learned long before you had words for them. With couples, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy to slow down the cycle that keeps repeating and help each partner understand what the other needs. If faith matters to you, we bring it in. We check in regularly on what is working and adjust.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
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More information on payments and coverage
Within 24 hours of booking, please provide your insurance information and a payment card to keep on file. We use your insurance details to verify your benefits before your first session. If we do not receive both in that time, we may not be able to confirm your appointment. Once verified, we will let you know what to expect for copays, coinsurance, or deductibles. You are responsible for any amount your plan does not cover.
We can only bill the plans listed on this profile. If your plan is not listed, please choose self-pay or another provider. Medicare and Medicaid plans are not accepted for this provider. Self-pay is available, and reduced rates may be offered based on financial need.
Cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice are considered late cancellations. Late cancellations and missed appointments are charged to the card on file and cannot be billed to insurance.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Troy University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1295146157
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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12 reviews
Most relevant
Ishmel is incredibly knowledgeable, but what stood out most was how human she is. She’s smart,
funny, and so easy to talk to
More than 1 year agoCD
She helped me find my voice again after leaving a toxic relationship. Her sessions were a turning
point for me.
More than 1 year agoMT
I came in for anxiety and ended up healing things I didn’t even realize I was holding onto. She’s amazing.
More than 1 year agoDL
Ishmel understood my cultural background in a way no other therapist has. I felt truly seen and supported
More than 1 year agoFB
Ishmel gets it. She understands the pressure men face but also doesn’t let you stay stuck. Her approach is honest, kind, and powerful.
More than 1 year agoTJ
Working with Ishmel has helped my partner and I communicate in ways we never could before.
Our relationship is stronger because of her.
More than 1 year agoJN
I came in because of work stress and burnout. Ishmel helped me feel like myself again. Her
coaching and therapy blend was exactly what I needed.
More than 1 year agoTW
Ishmel helped me feel safe and seen from the very beginning. Her warmth and insight made it easy
to open up about some difficult things.
More than 1 year agoDR
Ishmel gave me tools to manage my anger and stay grounded through stress. I’ve been to other
therapists, but she’s on a whole different level.
More than 1 year agoJS
She helped me work through relationship stress and family pressure with so much compassion. I
finally feel like I can breathe again.
More than 1 year agoAV
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What are common reasons for patients to see Ishmel Cerisier?
Ishmel Cerisier frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ishmel Cerisier on their profile.
What languages does Ishmel Cerisier speak?
Ishmel Cerisier speaks English and Creole (Haitian).
How do patients rate Ishmel Cerisier in reviews?
12 patients have reviewed Ishmel Cerisier. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.