Therapist profile
Manga Omasombo, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW counselor - Family and relationship concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Manga
Manga Omasombo is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the District of Columbia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strains, family concerns, depression, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and related issues. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
She uses practical, person-focused methods to help people move forward. Manga draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change.
In sessions she talks through specific problems like sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD-related struggles. She also addresses more niche concerns such as caregiving at end of life, first responder stress, HIV/AIDS related issues, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. The work tends to focus on things you can try between sessions as well as what happens in conversation.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented when that helps, and more exploratory when people need it. People can expect to look at communication patterns, small behavior changes, and practical coping skills. Manga treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them use their own strengths to make change.
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin the process, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Manga Uses Direct Methods Online
Manga commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, which helps clarify priorities and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces practical steps to change them.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about making changes. That approach helps uncover personal reasons for change and builds momentum one step at a time. Choosing the right approach is collaborative; she will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or not needing to travel to an office. It also lets people continue therapy when schedules or locations make in-person sessions difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication to the online setting while keeping the focus on practical skills and clearer communication.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps people with family conflict, parenting strain, communication problems, and relationship-related worries.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-focused and practical, using listening, behavior change, and motivational techniques to set achievable goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a DC LICSW and a Virginia LCSW and practices from Virginia for regional administrative purposes.
Does she work with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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