Taufika Sakhawat

You are the expert on your life. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with expertise in dual diagnosis, trauma, and behavioral health, I am here to help you find your strengths, understand your patterns, and move toward the life you want. My background spans mental health and substance use, and I bring an empowering, strength-based approach to every therapeutic relationship. I also hold a master's degree in Economics, which allows me to support clients working on financial and career goals alongside their mental health journey. In a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space, we will work together to help you achieve lasting change.

My approach is empowering and strength-based. I draw on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches to help you identify your triggers, build resilience, and develop practical coping skills. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use recovery, or major life transitions, I will help you elevate your self-esteem, improve your relationships, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

In our first session, I want to hear your story — what has brought you to therapy and what you are hoping will feel different. In a supportive, non-judgmental environment, we will begin exploring your world together. I will listen carefully, and we will start identifying your strengths, triggers, and patterns. You do not need to have everything figured out. We will work at a pace that feels right for you.