Christy Nyakana

Therapist

Offers Online Sessions

LISW

Female

Hello! My name is Christy Nyakana, and I have been a licensed therapist for 21 years. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with my Master of Social Work degree in 2003. Since then, I have been very fortunate to work with amazingly diverse and ever-resilient clients. I have provided therapy in psychiatric inpatient settings, schools, community mental health clinics, Dr.’s offices, private practice, and military bases.

Learning is essential to me, and I have completed more than 400 hours of post-graduate continuing education, including all three levels of the Star Behavioral Health Provider training for civilian therapists who provide therapy to active and veteran service members. I am an active member of the Society for Military Psychology, the Obesity Action Coalition, and have earned my certification in bariatric counseling.

Currently, I provide teletherapy services for teens age 14 and up as well as adults. I specialize in adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, family-of-origin issues, co-dependency, attachment disorders. disordered eating, pre/post-surgical bariatric counseling, and military life.

I recognize that life circumstances can be challenging, unexpected, confusing, and leave any of us feeling overwhelmed and not understood. It can be helpful to talk with someone who has the experience and knowledge to help you discover the best path to meet your personal goals. I am committed to providing therapy that is always positively focused and encourages self-acceptance. Learning to focus on your strengths to make healthy choices physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually are all part of long-term health and success. Hopefully, that is something I can help you with!

Who might be a good fit for Christy ?

Those coping with mood disorders or pursuing personal growth in managing stress and trauma may find Christy Nyakana’s approach to be well-aligned. Her work integrates cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic methods, with a particular sensitivity to military life and bariatric counseling, supporting clients through diverse and complex life transitions.

More About Christy Nyakana

Practice/Network Information

Christy Nyakana is featured on Psych Hub through our partnership with Grow Therapy.

Top Specialties

Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression Grief Life Transitions Mood Disorders Personality Disorders Self Esteem Sexual Abuse Trauma and PTSD Veterans and Active Duty Military Mental Health Women's Mental Health

Available In

Pennsylvania Ohio

Treatment Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Humanistic Psychodynamic

Ages Treated

Middle Age (40 - 64) Older Adult (65+) Young Adult (18-39)

Identifies As

White

Languages Spoken

English

License Information

LISW

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

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Aetna All Savers Amerihealth AvMed Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna EAP Evernorth Geisinger Golden Rule Harvard Pilgrim Highmark Humana Independence Administrators Medical Mutual of Ohio Optum Oscar Oxford Self Pay Surest (formerly Bind) Tufts United Health Care

Self-Pay Rate

$150 / Session

FAQs

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