Christy Nyakana, LCSW

UNFORTUNATELY, I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME My name is Christy and I have 20 years of experience practicing as a therapist. Along the way, I've learned that life circumstances can be tough, unexpected, confusing and leave you feeling overwhelmed and not understood. It can be helpful to talk with someone who has the experience and knowledgebase to help you figure out the path that is best for you. I am committed to providing treatment that is always positively focused & encourages self-acceptance. Learning to focus on your strengths in order to make healthy choices physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually are all part of long-term overall health & success. I have significant experience with adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, women's issues, military culture, and pre/post-surgical bariatric counseling. I am an LGBTQ+ informed therapist who is knowledgeable about the kink and polyamory/ENM community. Additionally, I take diversity and racism seriously. I am a supporter of LGBTQ+, BLM and Women's Rights. Although I cannot claim to know firsthand how unsafe--and unseen--many marginalized people feel, what I can guarantee is, that when you are talking with me, I will do everything I can to help you feel safe and accepted, regardless of our differences. All of that being said, I hope that I can be of help to you in whatever you may be dealing with, and am open to any inquiries or clarifications regarding my clinical practices or approach. Research has shown over and over that the therapeutic approach a therapist practices is not nearly as important as the connection a client feels with their therapist. Hopefully, together, we can work to find the right connection and solutions for you! ********** Email: christy.nyakana.phc@gmail.com Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/935564 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-nyakana-lcsw-4640bb5/ ********** If you are covered by and would like to use your Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Highmark, Cigna, Optum, Optum EAP, Oscar Health, UBH, UMR, Medica or AvMed insurance plans, please contact my intake team at: +1 (786) 755-1863 reception+Christy1601@growtherapy.com **********