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Takahya McIntyre

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Depression, Anger management, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years or experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. With a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, I also specialize in providing tailored therapeutic support that empowers clients to achieve personal growth and emotional well-being.

My approach to therapy

With a background in both individual and family therapy, I pride myself with being passionate about helping clients overcome obstacles, build healthy coping mechanisms, and improve overall mental health. By integrating a holistic, client-centered approach, I tailor treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each person, ensuring that therapy is both effective and empowering.

What you can expect from me

I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and stress management. A typical treatment plan may involve evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strength-based techniques. You can expect to gain emotional resilience, improved coping skills, and greater self-awareness gradually within the first month.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Energetic, Open Minded, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Capella University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, Anger management, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Modification, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Positive Psychology, Codependency Behavioral, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Strength-Based, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Structural Family, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Art Therapy, Play, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Brief Dynamic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English