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Kathleen McHugh Akbar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Accepting clients Last Updated 10 days ago

You may be reading this because you’ve experienced a very difficult loss or transition in your life. Maybe you have lost a loved one or a pregnancy. Perhaps you are struggling as you or a relative begin hospice care or approach the end stage of a disease. You might be grieving a beloved pet or the end of a meaningful relationship. Loss, although universal, can feel isolating and unbearable to endure. I can help you cope - you don't need to go through this alone.

Through my work helping others navigate hard times, I’ve been described as a “bright light in a time of darkness.” I’m a warm and welcoming therapist with a deep understanding and capability for helping people who are struggling. Therapy with me is informed by five years spent as a hospice social worker and extensive grief and loss training.

I am licensed in Illinois, New Jersey, California and Florida for online therapy. I provide therapy through a secure and convenient telehealth platform (online video conferencing). I hope you will contact me for a free 15-minute consultation on how we may work together to support you.

Please note, the hours listed on this profile are in Central Time Zone.


Specialties

Anxiety College adjustment Depression Grief and Loss Infertility Life Transitions Pregnancy and Postpartum Self-esteem Stress

In-Network Insurance Plans

Kathleen McHugh Akbar is in network for the following plans:

Lyra Health
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1114555943

Rates

First session $175
Ongoing sessions $175
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday --
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Eclectic Humanistic Integrative Person-Centered Strength-Based Supportive

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

First-Gen Immigrants International LGBQ+ People of Color STEM

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 14
  • License(s): CA-81768, FL-TPSW1658, IL-14924930, NJ-44SC05913900

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Catholic, Muslim, Nonreligious, Unitarian Universalist

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