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Lisa Abu-Bakr

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

At Essence of Life Wellness & Therapy LLC, we are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing space for individuals and couples to embark on their journey towards healing and growth. Our experienced team is committed to supporting you through the challenges and obstacles of life, empowering you to find balance and fulfillment. Our approach is personalized, compassionate, and focused on your unique needs.

My approach to therapy

Welcome to the start of recovery and road to healing! Together we can continue creating the life you seek, navigate the questions you have, find the answers you want, and move through your concerns to manifest the life you want to live. I specialize in helping people with OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also support folks with multicultural identities and anyone who wants to work on maintaining and building relationships. No topic is off the table but rather invited in for the discussion!

I seek to help individuals of all ages find their voice in a world where it can be difficult to feel heard. My therapeutic practice is aligned with a person-centered approach and a strong background in narrative therapy. I aim to create a safe space where we can unravel the worries, events, and traumas you have experienced or endured.

What you can expect from me

The first session within my practice of therapy is to help support of the what brought you into therapy, and how it works. It's a great way to meet each other and simply see if it's a good fit.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Multidimensional Family, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Management, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, Relational, Exposure Response Prevention, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English