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Taharka Sankara

Therapist
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Stress management, Men's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a licensed clinical social worker, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, and certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, I believe that every problem can be solved, and every challenge can be conquered. With consistency, hard work and determination anything and everything is 100% possible, 100% of the time.

My approach to therapy

I know that disrupting mental, emotional and behavioral patterns; and overcoming life challenges can be hard, and too often the ability to see a clear path towards a future can be blurred. From an approach that is trauma-informed and solution focused, I seek to partner and collaborate with you, as a supportive guide in defining your desired life outcomes, making realistic plans to achieve, and taking decisive action to attain goals.

What you can expect from me

I strive to empower individuals to refine the quality of the relationship they have with themselves in order to transform the quality of the relationship they have with others, and the world around them. You can anticipate building a therapeutic relationship that is grounded in empathy, transparent communication, confidentiality, trust, and respect. We will create a safe space that allows you to learn, heal and change current reality to new outcomes that are more desirable.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    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, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Stress management, Men's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 23