Ginneh Akbar

My communication style

I'm warm, direct, and approachable. I bring compassion and real talk, listening deeply while offering gentle challenges to help you grow. Humor often finds its way into our work because laughter can be healing. I want you to feel safe, affirmed, and seen.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to social work out of my passion for supporting children, teens, and families, especially those who've been impacted by trauma. I've worked in child welfare, clinical settings, and as a professor of social work, always with the belief that people deserve access to healing spaces where they can show up fully as themselves.

My goals for you

Together, we'll identify what matters most and break it into achievable steps. I help clients set realistic, empowering goals and check in to celebrate progress and adjust when needed. Whether you want to reduce anxiety, heal from trauma, or feel more grounded, we'll create a flexible roadmap.

Our first session

Our first session is about connection, not pressure. We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you hope to gain, and what feels most urgent for you right now. I'll ask questions to get to know you, but there's no rush; you set the pace. Think of it as a conversation where we both explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Agnostic, Muslim, Unitarian Universalism