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Abena HabiaLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
During our sessions, we would explore how your thoughts and past experiences trigger your mood-related symptoms. My therapy style is to meet clients where they are and provide a safe space to be their authentic selves through a culturally meaningful lens. I am passionate about supporting clients from all cultural backgrounds to overcome obstacles preventing them from being the best version of themselves. I believe a strategy for therapy should not be a cookie-cutter approach, therefore, together, we would explore interventions and coping techniques to meet your needs while utilizing your strengths.
About Abena
Location
Virtual, Washington, DC
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Stress, Women's Issues
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Black community, First responders, Immigrants, Parents, Veterans
Years of Experience
7+
License number
#LC200001342
Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work and Psychology, University of Ghana, Ghana
MSW - Social Work, Howard University
Interests
I enjoy trying new restaurants and cuisines from different cultures (I am a foodie!).