she/her
Ayesha Noel-SmithLCSW
Location
Virtual, New Jersey
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Independence Blue Cross
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
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+
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.