Hakeem Lumumba

Dr. Hakeem Lumumba, PhD. He has over 40 years of clinical experience. In addition, he has been an educator for over 30 years at various institutions. Dr. Lumumba is currently an Adjunct Instructor, at the University of South Alabama (Mobile, Alabama), College of Education and Professional Studies, Department of Counseling and Instructional Sciences and he is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the University of South Alabama (Mobile, Alabama), Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.

Dr. Lumumba received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counseling from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Lumumba is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Michigan & Alabama), Licensed Master Social Worker (Michigan), Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (Michigan & Alabama), Certified Clinical Supervisor (Michigan and Alabama), National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Master Addiction Counselor (NAADC). In addition, he is a Motivational Interviewer Train the Trainer, a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for the Department of Transportation, a Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP) (Michigan) evaluator, and a Health Management System of America (HMSA) Gambling Program Provider.

Dr. Lumumba specializes with treating depression, anxiety, couple's therapy, and substance use disorders.

I believe in listening and paying attention to my clients' overt and covert messages. I like to explore with my clients their strengths and successes. I like to provide my clients with hope and inspiration.

Finally, I try to connect my clients with their inner selves so that they can discover the purpose of their existences.

a) An introduction of myself

b) Inquire about the client purpose of seeking therapy

c) Inquire about the client's expectations of therapy

d) Inquire about their experiences with their previous therapists.

e) Provide an opportunity for the clients to ask questions/make comments.

f) To inquire if the client wants to proceed with me and if, I will discuss the next steps.