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Yusra Al-Shawaf

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Yusra's approaches to therapy are as unique as the clients she sees. She is a licensed clinical social worker and has been working in the field for over eight years. She graduated from Columbia University and worked for many years in hospice care, so has a special interest in grief, loss and chronic illnesses.

My approach to therapy

Yusra utilizes cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to help clients untangle the thoughts in their head. Yusra encourages clients to bring subjects, thoughts and ideas to sessions to feel empowered in their therapy, while also following up on any issues that have come up in the past.

What you can expect from me

Client often leave sessions having processed through their thoughts and with ideas about how to approach current situations.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Affirming, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Columbia University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas, Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Panic disorders, End of life care, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English