- CBT methods
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- Client-centered care
About Kafayat
Kafayat (Ayoka) Hannah is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in South Carolina with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and LGBTQ concerns, and a wide range of life changes. She lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus.
She works with people who are dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, or struggles with intimacy and self-esteem. She also helps with parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, and workplace issues. Practical concerns like money, career shifts, and separation are part of her caseload.
Her practice draws on Client-Centered approaches that prioritize the person in front of her. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy inform short-term goal setting and steps forward.
Sessions aim to identify small, concrete changes that make daily life more manageable. Kafayat often breaks problems down into clear steps and helps people practice skills between meetings. She talks through coping options and builds plans for common stressors.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across varied issues, including compassion fatigue and hospice or end-of-life concerns. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English. For next steps, clients follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session.
Kafayat notes that cost varies with location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire before booking the first meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspective, with the therapist reflecting and responding to what matters most. It helps when someone needs a steady, understanding presence while they talk through problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and social fear. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling difficult interactions, which can help when strong feelings interfere with daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift and small goals are met.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick plan or skill practice will help. Many people find that remote meetings make regular scheduling simpler while still allowing focused use of CBT or DBT skills between sessions.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and LGBTQ issues, plus social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-focused approach combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques.
How long has she practiced?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working across many emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.