- Collaborative listening
- Practical steps
- Strengths focused
About Manga
Manga holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and has five years of professional experience. She believes people know their own stories and brings a supportive stance to each session. The goal is to build on strengths rather than to label or blame.
In sessions she listens first and then collaborates on steps that feel doable. Manga often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on client-centered ways to keep the work grounded in what matters to the person. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools are used when clients want clear, short-term goals.
Her practice includes a broad range of concerns such as depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, sleep and eating difficulties, and challenges with intimacy and self-esteem. She also addresses communication problems, first responder stress, and life-purpose questions among other topics.
Manga works with people coping with change, burnout, or complicated emotions like guilt and shame. She supports those managing ADHD, bipolar concerns, or compassion fatigue. Her approach is practical, conversational, and aimed at helping people take small steps toward clearer thinking and healthier habits.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and everyday change
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead, helping them name what matters and build on strengths. It supports people who want a respectful, nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and habits interact. It uses straightforward exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and to try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and habit change.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses curious questions and gentle reflection to find what matters most and to boost motivation for practical next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting pacing, choosing short-term tasks, and checking what feels useful as therapy progresses.
For practical benefits, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are offered before booking. The aim is to make sessions realistic for everyday life while focusing on changes in thoughts and routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family challenges, and many related issues such as sleep, eating, and intimacy concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens first, then works collaboratively to identify thoughts and everyday habits to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a licensed social worker practicing in clinical settings.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.