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Ayesha Noel-SmithLCSW

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Location

Virtual, New Jersey

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Independence Blue Cross

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Challenging, Empowering, Holistic

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Focus areas

Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Students, LGBTQ+

Years of Experience

6+

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I teach my clients how to work through conflict, and embrace the challenge while instilling hope.

License number

#06001100

Therapy style

My approach to therapy is client centered with an integration of Eclectic Therapy. Each person presents with a unique set of challenges that requires an integrative approach. My experience encompasses working with struggling couples, women with trauma, college students, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, stress management, cultural issues, and life transitions. I teach my clients how to work through conflict, and embrace the challenge while instilling hope.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

BA - Psychology, New Jersey City University MSW - Social Work. Rutgers University

Interests

My activities outside of work consist of spending quality time with family and friends, philanthropic activities, and fitness.