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Hiyawkal Gizachew

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You’ve tried to move forward, but you’re stuck. The past still shows up – through memories that surface when you least expect them, sleepless nights, and tension in your body that never quite fades. You feel disconnected from yourself or others, like a part of you is always braced for something bad to happen. It’s hard to show up fully and be present when you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, pain, hurt, and disappointment. You want to let go of the fear, the self-doubt, and the heaviness that trauma has left behind – but you don’t know how. It’s exhausting to feel stuck between wanting peace and not knowing where to begin.

My approach to therapy

Therapy is a calm, safe space to begin healing at your own pace. Using CBT, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed care, I’ll help you identify triggers, reframe painful thoughts, and rebuild trust in yourself. Together, we’ll nurture your inner resilience and uncover the parts of you that have always been strong, even during the hardest moments.

What you can expect from me

Imagine feeling more grounded, more connected, and more at peace with your story. You don’t have to face this alone. Healing is possible – and it begins with one small, courageous step. I am a bilingual therapist fluent in Amharic, and I would be honored to walk alongside you as you reclaim your strength and hope. Contact me today for a free consultation.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Virginia Commonwealth University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Experiential, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English