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Akya Gossitt

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Akya. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I have a strong background working with youth in care and adolescents facing behavioral, emotional, and environmental stressors.

My approach to therapy

I create a space where you, or your child can show up fully without judgment. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT, but always tailored to the individual. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, we’ll work together at a pace that feels right.

What you can expect from me

I create a space where you, or your child can show up fully without judgment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Empowering, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    Other at Governors State University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
    Illinois
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Attachment Based, Multidimensional Family, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Art Therapy, Parent Management Training (PMT), Behavior Modification, Narrative Therapy, Structural Family, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English