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Rakiyah Adamu-Sambare

Therapist(She/Her)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Rakiyah Adamu-Sambare, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) from Jersey City, NJ, who works with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, and substance use disorders. Rakiyah has extensive experience with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and has over 10 years in the field of counseling.

My approach to therapy

Rakiyah's treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that focus on mind-body connection.

What you can expect from me

Rakiyah established her cognitive and behavioral-based techniques that have been crucial for her clients' success and progress. Rakiyah's main goals for her clients include reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, maintaining recovery, improving overall well-being, and promoting personal growth and resilience. She believes that in her practice, her clients can overcome any obstacle. She has a unique view and experience with CBT that results in long-lasting behavioral changes.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at New Jersey City University
  • License type
    LCADC - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor (New Jersey), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Pennsylvania)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anger management
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Twi