Akia Izzard, LCSW — Therapist in Pennsylvania

Hi there, I'm Akia!

I assist clients in increasing their insight and awareness of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. I delve into what’s going on presently. I listen and help them to reflect and feel validated.

My focus

I work with people from the ages of 16 and above, and I work with individuals and couples.

My approach

I don't subscribe to any one therapeutic modality other than telling your story, which I do with narrative therapy techniques. I believe those who are marginalized, experience trauma, or feel like they don't have a voice can benefit from narrative therapy. Telling their narrative allows them to be heard.

My communication style

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for people to be open and honest, without fear or judgment. I believe the client-therapist relationship is very important in building a strong foundation for therapeutic success.

My journey to mental healthcare

I’ve been a social worker for over 20 years. I worked in many different aspects of social work, from child welfare, hospitals, prisons, and shelters. I have a BSW and an MSW in social work.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting on a case-by-case basis. A goal can be fluid, they can evolve over time, or they can be something that is concrete and time-limited.

Our first session

For my first session, I always ask a lot of questions so I can try to determine the person's level of functioning and so they can get a good idea of how I interact with them, to see if it's something they wish to continue. I think of the first session as an interview. I'm interviewing to see if I'm a good fit for them.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Sex Therapy

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from West Chester University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Akia Izzard