Amehed Shek

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Iowa

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anger Management and Substance Use / Addiction

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

I am a dedicated social worker with over ten years of experience treating individual with mental health and substance use disorders. My goal is to help individuals, and their families navigate the challenges of addiction, fostering recovery and resilience in a supportive environment.

A bit about my approach to therapy

my language skills and cultural competency has allowed me to work with many individuals. I employ evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. My approach is client-centered, focusing on individual strengths and creating personalized recovery plans that promote lasting change.

What you can expect from our first session

as a team we can uncover underlying issues, develop coping strategies, and set achievable goals for your recovery journey. whether you are still ambivalent about change or ready to take action, we can work together on what you need.

Amehed's style is

Empowering

Solution-oriented

Open-minded

Insurance carriers Amehed accepts

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Cigna

Oscar

Oxford

United Healthcare

More about Amehed

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Iowa College

License type: LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Iowa)

Gender: Cisgender Male

Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, and Latinx

Languages: Spanish and English

Works with: Adults and Seniors

More specialties: Anxiety and Depression

Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)