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Makiya Badada

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I offer compassionate, personalized support using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ERP, and EMDR, helping you address underlying distress and build practical skills. I also incorporate DBT, Family Systems, and other tailored strategies to fit your needs. I work with clients facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and more, and I provide a safe, supportive space to help you regain balance and confidence.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is rooted in collaboration and flexibility. I tailor each session to your unique needs, drawing from techniques like CBT to reframe patterns, EMDR to process trauma, and DBT to build emotional resilience. By creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, I empower you to explore, grow, and develop practical strategies to create lasting change in your life.

What you can expect from me

What you can expect from me is a warm, collaborative environment where your voice is always heard. I’ll be consistent and reliable, offering practical tools to help you navigate daily challenges. Each session, I’ll meet you with empathy and focus, guiding you as we build skills, process experiences, and set achievable goals. I’m committed to your growth, and I’ll walk with you every step of the way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Challenging, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Gestalt, Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Response Prevention, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic, Behavior Modification, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavior Management, Behavioral Activation (BA), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English