Akiah Robinson Selwa

Therapist(She/Hers)

13 years of experience

Virtual
Grief or loss, Trauma
Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Akiah Selwa, LMFT, brings 27 years of experience and a depth-oriented approach to therapy. She gently helps individuals and couples uncover root patterns and inner wisdom, weaving trauma-informed care, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and Contemplation into a soulful, integrative healing process. All free consultations are conducted by Akiah's equally qualified Intake Coordinator.

My approach to therapy

All STC counselors approach therapy with care, skill, bravery, and humor. Please call us at 626-788-2024 to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to learn more.

What you can expect from me

It is not our job to heal you...that is a task for you and your community. We trust that you have what you need to be well. Our job as therapists is to support, provide guidance, and accountability to doing The Work. We will share and direct you to the tools that will aid you in your journey.

About me

I identify as
Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
My style is
Warm, Humorous, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
13 years of experience
Training
MS (Master of Science) at Fuller Theological Seminary
License type
LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Licensed in
California
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Grief or loss, Trauma
More specialties
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility, Chronic conditions
Therapy methods
Humanistic, Structural Family, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Seeking Safety, Art Therapy, Jungian, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Behavior Modification, Strategic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Play, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT
Care types
Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
Ages served
Adults, Children, Adolescents
Languages
English