What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.80
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Mia has provided me with various tools to help navigate grief associated with divorce, multiple deaths in the family, and general anxiety/depression. Her culturally competent approach is sensible, reassuring, and comes with an ideal balance of promoting accountability for changed behavior. I highly recommend her services for anyone needing support. ”
DJLess than 6 months ago
“Mia was always very well prepared for every session. She had exercises ready to help me with my anxiety. I always felt very comfortable talking with her and she made me feel so much better by the end of evey sesion. ”
SFLess than 6 months ago
About Mia Poindexter
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital
Compassion Focused
Gestalt
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Mia Poindexter
Mrs. Mia Dessesaure is a skilled psychotherapist who provides quality mental health support to people dealing with emotional unrest. She practices at Mia Dessesaure Therapy and offers convenient virtual consultations.
Mrs. Dessesaure graduated from Touro University, Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW)-Manhattan Campus with a master's degree in social work. She integrates evidence-based modalities and mindfulness techniques to address anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Clients trust Ms. Dessesaure's expertise because she consistently delivers top-quality care that leads to positive and lasting health outcomes.
Mia Poindexter, LCSW is not in-network with any insurances
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Touro University, Graduate School Of Social Work (GSSW) - Manhattan Campus, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1659850097
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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She was easy to talk too, I connect with her really fast. She like a best friend to mee
Less than 6 months agoKH
Mia is an excellent provider. I loved our sessions. She helped me a lot. Don’t hesitate to book your appointment.
More than 1 year agoEM
Mia has provided me with various tools to help navigate grief associated with divorce, multiple deaths in the family, and general anxiety/depression. Her culturally competent approach is sensible, reassuring, and comes with an ideal balance of promoting accountability for changed behavior. I highly recommend her services for anyone needing support.
Less than 6 months agoDJ
Mia was always very well prepared for every session. She had exercises ready to help me with my anxiety. I always felt very comfortable talking with her and she made me feel so much better by the end of evey sesion.
Less than 6 months agoSF
I wanted to take a moment to share how truly grateful I am for the amazing care Mia has given me. Throughout some of my roughest moments, she has been nothing short of exceptional.
Every session with Mia felt uplifting, grounding, and genuinely inspiring. She has a remarkable ability to create a safe space while offering guidance that actually sticks. Her warmth, encouragement, and unwavering support made an incredible difference for me—more than I can fully express.
Mia consistently went above and beyond, and her compassion helped me navigate challenges with a strength I didn’t realize I had. I’m truly thankful for the positive impact she’s had on my life.
Just wanted to make sure her outstanding work is recognized. She’s truly one of a kind.
Sincerely,
Kevin
Less than 6 months agoKW
Before I started my therapy sessions with Mia, I was in a very bad space in my life, mentally. During my first session, Mia was very compassionate and easy to talk to, she made me feel comfortable with sharing my personal life ( which I have a hard time doing). She taught me how to set boundaries to protect my mental health. We had weekly sessions, and at the end of every session, we would discuss my goals for the week and at the start of next session, we would discuss if I accomplished those. I looked forward to our sessions every week, because it allowed me to share my weekly events with no judgment. Mia was my therapist for 2 1/2 years and because of her professionalism and compassion, I have been to use the tools that she taught me to set boundaries for myself to protect my mental health and since completing my therapy sessions, I can truly say that I am a much better person and I owe That all to Mia.
Less than 6 months agoSF
Mia is great you won’t regret having her as your therapist a great listener and is dedicated to making your experience a great one
May 1, 2023Derrick H.Verified patient
I love having the opportunity to have a therapeutic relationship with someone who can relate to where you are in life, ask the right questions, and offer great strategies and solutions.
More than 1 year agoJN
I really enjoy my meeting with Mia, I have always been wary of talking to therapist, but that feeling has changed now that i have had a good experience. I honestly did not know what i was supposed to talk about because I did not feel like my problems weren't as serious as others that need therapy. But I was informed on our first meeting that I can just talk about my day and how I was feeling.
10 out of 10 would recommend.
More than 1 year agoAM
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
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What practice does Mia Poindexter work with?
Mia Poindexter works with Mia Dessesaure Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Mia Poindexter?
Mia Poindexter frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Mia Poindexter on their profile.
What languages does Mia Poindexter speak?
Mia Poindexter speaks English.
How do patients rate Mia Poindexter in reviews?
10 patients have reviewed Mia Poindexter. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. 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.