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Abena HabiaLICSW

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Location

Virtual, Washington, DC

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Authentic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Stress, Women's Issues

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants

Years of Experience

5+

License number

#LC200001342

Therapy style

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.

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!).