Amaka Agulue
Licensed Therapist, MS, LMHC
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My approach is grounded in understanding you as a whole person and honoring your lived experience. You are the expert on what you face each day; I’m here as a non-judgmental collaborator as you learn to manage symptoms and move through life in the way you want. I strive to create a space where Members feel safe, understood, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I also have experience treating anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive behaviors like trichotillomania, trauma, and chronic stress.
My approach is grounded in understanding you as a whole person and honoring your lived experience. You are the expert on what you face each day; I’m here as a non-judgmental collaborator as you learn to manage symptoms and move through life in the way you want. I strive to create a space where Members feel safe, understood, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I also have experience treating anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive behaviors like trichotillomania, trauma, and chronic stress.
Location
Licensed in New York, Texas
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
Clayton State University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Amaka
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Northeastern New York, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, EMI Health, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services,
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Get to know Amaka
Why I became a therapist
I became a therapist because I wanted to help people find ways to cope with some of the things we all experience in day-to-day life, especially the things that are outside of our control. I decided to specialize in OCD because I understand how challenging it can be. When intrusive thoughts take over, it can be very difficult to move through life in the way you want to.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
One of the ways I create a safe environment is by recognizing that you are the expert on what you've experienced daily. I'm not here to judge you, but rather to be a collaborator in your healing journey. I strive to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to heal.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
If you're considering exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy but feeling nervous, that's totally understandable. ERP isn't meant to be scary, but it is meant to bring up some anxiety. Just know that your therapist will be with you every step of the way, supporting you as you move through the discomfort.
How I approach therapy
I always come from a place of real consideration for you as a human being and how you move through the world. Every person is different, no matter their community, gender, or religion, and there's always an opportunity to understand the individual right in front of me. I bring that human perspective into every session.
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