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Musa Ahmad

Therapist(Musa)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Physical health issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a social worker with more than 8 years of experience.

I graduated from Rutgers in 2012 with a B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology, then in 2017 with a MSW.

I have worked in various locations where most clients experienced trauma that made it difficult to cope with their reality.

In addition to my LCSW, I serve clients with histories of addiction through my LCADC.

Lastly, I am a certified clinical supervisor hoping to prepare newer clinicians for their role in serving humanity.

My approach to therapy

Underlying our conscious behavior is the nervous system trying to navigate life's challenges.

I use psychoanalytic techniques to make you more aware of how the nervous system influences your behavior. The challenge is aligning your responses to life's stressors that reflect your beliefs and values.

I look at your time with me as an opportunity for you to become more aware. You will monitor your self-talk and become more mindful of choices, ensuring they prioritize your needs and priorities.

What you can expect from me

I ask my clients to focus on gaining self-awareness and making connections between their current behaviors and broader patterns.

We will better understand the self-talk that drives their behavioral patterns. By focusing on why your nervous reacts the way it does when stressed, we can get into the habit of making choices most suitable to your growth.

I am in the business of changing brain chemistry. Consistency is paramount to your progress. Step by step until we get to where you want to be.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Direct, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University College, New Brunswick
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, AmeriHealth New Jersey, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Physical health issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Codependency Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based, Schema, Psychoanalytic, Structural Family, Strength-Based, Multi-Systemic (MST), Humanistic, Brief Dynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Jungian, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Positive Psychology, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    625 Broad Street Spaces: Suite 240, Room 259
    Newark, NJ 07102