"I am no longer excepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."
~Angela Davis
ABOUT AKEESHA:
Known for her tireless work ethic, energetic presentation, and hands-on approach to individual needs, Akeesha M. Washington is an agent of change. Akeesha has over a decade of experience as a Mental Health Leader, Innovator, and Educator. She is passionate about advocating for the needs of BIPOC communities, while also supporting allies of BIPOC communities. Her multifaceted career experiences over the past 10 years have supported Akeesha in gaining a variety of expertise that can empower you to SLAY: Start Loving All of You.
Akeesha is a therapist who is committed to excellence. Akeesha never misses self-care or travel appointments set for herself as a commitment to her own ability to SLAY. As a result, she has achieved her own results of loving herself. Akeesha is committed to helping you achieve personal excellence so you can SLAY as well!
EXPERTISE:
Akeesha obtained two masters’ degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education in Education Entrepreneurship and School and Mental Health Counseling, and her bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University. She has also received and Executive MBA at Temple University, Fox School of Business. Akeesha is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor(NCC), Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC), certified PA Professional School Counselor, and a professional member of the American Counseling Association.
Her multifaceted career experiences over the past 10 years have supported Akeesha in gaining a variety of expertise in areas including working with:
● Children, adolescent, & adults
● Relationship challenges including couples, & family systems
● Childhood, adult, & trans-generational trauma
● Racial Stress & Trauma
● Phase of life changes
● Life stressors and next steps
Akeesha is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to match the most effective interventions needed to help you SLAY. She is trained in an array of evidence-based practices including:
● Life Coaching
● Career Counseling
● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
● Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
● Mindfulness & Meditation
● Trauma-Informed & Restorative Practices
● Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
● Solution Focused
● Family Systems
● Play Therapy
● Addictions/Substance Abuse
● School Counseling
Slay Therapy is hiring therapists and life coaches who are passionate about helping others SLAY.
These positions are ideal for professionals seeking supplemental income, a comfortable and flexible working environment, and exposure working in a private practice setting.
Both experienced non-licensed therapists, licensed therapists, and life coaches are encouraged to apply.
At Slay Therapy, we value your expertise. We offer one of the highest hourly rates in the industry, training in a variety of evidence-based practices, and supervision for non-licensed therapists seeking supervision towards licensure.
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