About
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting support
- CBT and DBT methods
About Saja
Dr. Saja Mboge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 15 years of experience. He focuses on depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and low self-esteem. He also works with people facing family problems, attachment and abandonment issues, and mood disorders.
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people talk through hard experiences. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. He listens to what feels most urgent and helps set clear next steps for coping and communication.
Many clients come for help after major life changes such as divorce, separation, or immigration. He also supports veterans and people dealing with long-term isolation or paranoia. Work in therapy can include managing impulsivity, addressing disruptive mood symptoms, and repairing patterns that affect relationships.
Dr. Mboge draws on approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These are used to build practical skills, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and increase emotional regulation.
He pays attention to family of origin issues and communication problems that affect daily life at home. The aim is to help people develop better ways to set boundaries, manage conflict, and care for themselves while juggling parenting or other household responsibilities.
How sessions work
How Dr. Mboge uses structured approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects back concerns, and helps clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. These techniques can help with depression, anxiety, and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and try methods that suit the client's goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may shift over time as progress is made or new challenges arise.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills and communication techniques in real-life settings between sessions.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Delaware, Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and parenting concerns. The profile also notes many related family and mood issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses client-centered care combined with structured approaches like CBT and DBT. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and emotional regulation.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals on complex emotional and family-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as TN LCSW and DE LCSW, and practices in Tennessee.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.