Kathleen McHugh Akbar
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWI'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults in Illinois, New Jersey, California, & Florida. My speciality is grief and loss.
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Dealing with the daily struggles of life doesn't have to be faced alone. Focusing on self-growth and resiliency leads to tangible changes in our lives and fosters a mind-body connection. Whether you want to focus on a specific issue or seek proactive change in your life, seeking help is the first step. I'm here to guide that change while helping us focus on measurable results to improve your life. Please scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your contact information to have a conversation.
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Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
Most of my clients are working to improve their relationships with communication, ADHD, anxiety disorders, self-esteem, conflict, or some kind of life transition they are experiencing. I am open to exploring how I can serve clients with other struggles as well and have experience in many other areas. I see couples and individuals ages 14+. I connect especially well with young adults but have successfully treated people in their 70s. I love working with people who are ready to explore growth.
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I have a passion for working with those confronting uncertainties around their sense of identity and how they express themselves. These uncertainties may stem from issues related to gender identity and sexuality, difficulties with body image, or feeling lost in the transitional stages of life. I also deeply value understanding the unique background of every individual and how the intersectionality of various identities impacts the equally unique nature of everyone's lived experiences.
Hello! I know that deciding to come to therapy can be scary. Here you don't need to try to hide your powerful emotions and pretend everything is okay. Life is full of changes and sometimes we hang onto stuff, like past feelings, actions, and thoughts that makes it hard to have good relationships with ourselves and those we care about. Sometimes, we might not even realize it's happening. I believe it all begins with understanding the experiences that shaped our lives and taking the steps to heal
If you’ve been struggling with issues of identity, finding meaning, feeling present, wounds from childhood, anxiety about life transitions, or how to blossom and care for yourself in a world that prefers the straight and narrow, keep reading to see if I can help! My primary specialization is in working with folks who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I love working with trans, queer, nonbinary and gender expansive community, students, disabled people, & non-monogamous.
*I am a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirmative, polyamory-friendly and kink aware therapist. My approach to therapy is fundamentally collaborative and affirming. I am here to meet you where you're at so we can make steps down your personal path together. I want to help you to better understand your own feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and means of coping to move you toward feeling more like your authentic self.
It's important to recognize that seeking support is a brave step, and I commend you for taking it. I understand that everyone's story is different, and I'm here to honor and respect yours. As your therapist, my focus is on creating a collaborative and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions. In our sessions, we can explore your experiences, address challenges, discover new perspectives and uncover the strengths within you.
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