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Atika Buchanan

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Atika Buchanan lCSW , I am a practicing social worker with over 20 years of experience. Are life stressors impacting your current functioning and negatively impacting your relationships. Are you feeling overwhelmed with day-to-day life to the point where you forget self-care. As a minority woman I understand how some cultural aspects and stigma towards therapy can hinder us from wanting to start the journey toward healing. I believe we all deserve to take up space in the world, to be seen, heard and most importantly to feel safe.

My approach to therapy

My goal is to create a space where you will not be judged and will be unconditionally supported as we navigate through your concerns and fears and goals you want to set for yourself. I believe that you are the expert on your life and will bring my expertise in therapy to collaboratively find the reprieve and the balance that you seek in order to being the healing journey.

What you can expect from me

In every session, you will be met with kindness, unconditional positive regard and a sometimes humor. You will do some hard work, but you won't be doing it alone. I will be there to help guide you along the way.

If you're not sure where to start, not sure about therapy in general, please reach out! I am happy to meet you for a free consultation and make sure you find the right fit. Ready to schedule a session? Click on the website link above or shoot me an email and let's get started!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Adelphi University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English