Akilah Hoover, LCSW
About me
I am licensed in Virginia with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Codependency, Dependent Personality, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
VA LCSW 0904015187
Reviews
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Akilah is giving me exactly what I need—honest, thoughtful, and practical therapy. She understands my concerns, helps me understand my feelings, and gives me useful tools to help me along my path.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Akilah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd