Akiitha Hagans
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I’m passionate about helping you recognize your strengths and move toward a more fulfilling life, no matter what challenges you’re facing. My therapeutic style is warm, open, and encouraging—I'll meet you where you are and walk alongside you as we work toward your goals. I understand how difficult anxiety can feel, and I’m here to support you as you step outside your comfort zone and grow in confidence. In addition to OCD, my focus areas include generalized anxiety disorder, depression, PTSD, and ADHD.
I’m passionate about helping you recognize your strengths and move toward a more fulfilling life, no matter what challenges you’re facing. My therapeutic style is warm, open, and encouraging—I'll meet you where you are and walk alongside you as we work toward your goals. I understand how difficult anxiety can feel, and I’m here to support you as you step outside your comfort zone and grow in confidence. In addition to OCD, my focus areas include generalized anxiety disorder, depression, PTSD, and ADHD.
Location
Licensed in District of Columbia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
Florida State University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Akiitha
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 Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Capital BlueCross, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, EMI Health, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Highmark, Highmark Delaware, Highmark WV, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Regence BlueShield, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare,
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Why I became an OCD therapist
I decided to specialize in OCD because of my experience with anxiety. I want to help people understand that this is something they can overcome and that they can live fulfilling lives. Additionally, many communities still experience stigma around mental health, and I wanted to help people understand the importance of taking care of their mental health, just as they take care of their physical health.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
My therapeutic style is warm, open, and encouraging. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you achieve the goals you set for yourself. I'm here to walk alongside you on this journey and guide you in the direction you want to go.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
If you're considering exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy but feeling hesitant, scared, or unsure, that's completely understandable. It's unfamiliar and may push you outside of your comfort zone. But the potential for how much your life could improve is exponential. I want you to understand your strengths and know that you can overcome the challenges in your life.
The most rewarding part of what I do
I love helping people grow further than they ever thought they could. I want my Members to recognize their strengths, overcome their challenges, and live a life that feels fulfilling to them.
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