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Abena Opoku

Therapist(she/her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a faith-based holistic therapist in Texas, I focus on aiding you navigate life’s challenges and heal from past experiences. I consider the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to help you discover your strengths and build resilience. Whether you're facing relationship issues, anxiety, or trauma, I’m here to support your growth. If you're open to it, I can incorporate faith into our sessions, but I respect all belief systems. My goal is to create a non-judgmental space for positive change.

My approach to therapy

I focus on what’s working for you and build from there, highlighting your strengths and helping you find practical solutions to challenges. My goal is to provide a supportive, collaborative space where you feel empowered to face your obstacles. Whether you’re working through anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues, I’ll meet you where you are and help you navigate the path toward healing. I use different techniques depending on your needs, including CBT, Strength-Based Therapy, and Biofeedback.

What you can expect from me

You can expect support, understanding, and empowerment to foster meaningful change. Together, we’ll identify patterns holding you back and develop practical strategies to overcome them. You’ll gain tools to manage challenges, whether it’s anxiety, relationships, or healing from past trauma. If you're open, we can explore how your faith can strengthen this journey. My aim is for you to leave feeling more confident and equipped to face life’s obstacles, creating lasting change for your well-being.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Houston, University Park Graduate School of Social Work, Bachelor of Science at Prairie View A&M University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Anger management, End of life care, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Biofeedback, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1500 Hermann Drive
    Houston, TX 77004