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Aaliyah McNair

Therapist(She/Her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Stress management, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi! I'm Aaliyah McNair, LCSW, and I'm passionate about helping adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion, honesty, and practical support.

I have experience working across hospital, emergency, and outpatient mental health settings, supporting individuals through anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I also enjoy working with professionals and caregivers experiencing compassion fatigue and burnout.

I believe therapy should be a space where you don't have to pretend you're okay. Whether you're feeling anxious, navigating a difficult transition, processing past experiences, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and understood.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and goal oriented. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, where we can openly explore what's brining you in while building practical tools you can use in everyday life.

I primarily utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I enjoy helping individuals better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so they can respond to life's challenges with greater confidence and flexibility.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is an opportunity to get to know one another. We'll spend time discussing what brought you to therapy, what challenges you're currently facing, and what you hope to gain from the therapeutic process.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Challenging, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at State University of New York, Albany
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Unified Protocol (UP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English