Latifat Adegite

You might be holding it together on the outside while something underneath feels heavy. Maybe it's anxiety that exists all day, anger that flares faster than you'd like, a loss you haven't had room to grieve, or a relationship stuck in the same argument. You don't need the right words yet to start. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with four years of experience. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and end-of-life concerns, as well as quieter struggles like infertility, chronic illness, and identity. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally responsive, so you won't have to explain your family, faith, or background before we get to what matters.

I tailor our work to you. For anxiety or low mood, we might use CBT to slow down spiraling thoughts and check whether they're true. For trauma, we go gently: building steadiness first, then approaching harder memories when you're ready. Sometimes we'll explore patterns that started long ago; other times we'll focus on one small change this week. You know your life best. My role is to bring the tools, ask thoughtful questions, and stay steady with you while you do the work.

If you're nervous about booking, that's normal, and you're welcome to bring the nerves with you. We'll meet by video from wherever feels comfortable. Mostly, you'll talk and I'll listen. I'll ask what's going on and why now. You don't need a polished story or to share everything at once, and if you lose your train of thought, we'll find our way back. Before we wrap up, I'll reflect what I heard and suggest where we might begin. You'll leave with a clearer sense of what's weighing on you and what our work could look like, and you decide if I'm the right fit.