Ayana Short LCSW

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I provide individual therapy to adults and teens.

Clinical Social Worker in ,

Services

  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My goal is to help people improve the quality of their lives by providing a supportive, empathetic, and understanding environment to work through current struggles or a hurtful past. We will work collaboratively to discover strategies and skills to help navigate the challenges & feelings that arise on the road toward healing. I provide online therapy sessions. I accept most Aetna insurance plans for Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents.

My Background and Approach

I infuse our sessions with a unique recipe to make you feel whole: - 1/4 cup of gentleness - 1/4 cup of honest discussion about what’s going on and how it relates to your goals - 1/4 cup of keeping it real - 1/4 cup of [INDIVIDUALIZED THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS] *and a dash of humor, if appropriate.* In my practice, I use a culturally sensitive approach. I invite you to an open space where we can discuss how factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, religion or spirituality, family dynamics, etc., affect your well-being. We will collaborate to identify and build on your strengths to help you become the best version of yourself. I use an eclectic approach, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic theory. I am here to help you remain hopeful, gain skills, and motivate you. I do this by building on your current strengths while helping you establish new ones. I have a warm approach, but I don't hesitate to gently challenge you when it's appropriate.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Sand Tray Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Pennsylvania · #1215455431
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
9 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175 - 200/session

Reach out to Ayana