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Taharka Sankara
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New Jersey

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Family Issues, Men's Issues, Stress, Substance Use / Addiction, and Trauma

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.

A bit about 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 resolution 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 our first session

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 with me 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.


Taharka's style is

Empowering
Solution-oriented
Holistic

Insurance carriers Taharka accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Taharka

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University College, New Brunswick
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Depression, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, and Relationship Issues
Modalities: Trauma Focused, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT), and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)