Achaia Dent
LCMHC, 3 years of experience
New to Grow
About me
Hi there! I am Achaia (Joi), a Black, neurodivergent, queer identifying and affirming clinician looking to work with individuals seeking personal growth and transformation in their daily lives. I have been a practicing outpatient therapist for almost 3 years and prioritize equity and mutual respect in the therapeutic space. I use both experiential and academic knowledge to assist folks facing struggles with a variety of concerns with a desire to co-create movement from stagnation.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I will go over my professional disclosure statement and answer any questions you may have. We will discuss your needs and preferences for your therapy journey, as well as any past therapeutic experiences and will collect any other pertinent clinical history you choose to provide. We may go over initial assessment results if you are curious about where you are when we start out work together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I focus on fostering a safe, yet challenging & equitable environment to empower my clients in their personal growth. My aim is to support you in moving toward your desired direction, not just getting to a destination.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
As someone who has ADHD myself, neurodivergence is a passion and special interest of mine. I thrive in work focused on systems building, unpacking shame, and overcoming grief associated with having ADHD/Autism. Even if you do not have an official diagnosis of ADHD/Autism, I assist with building self knowledge that can help you better understand your needs and aid in your personal growth.
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My treatment methods
Humanistic
As a neurodivergent, queer, Black woman, it is both passion and purpose that drives my therapy work. I don't subscribe to a one-size-fits-all narrative and instead use a trauma-informed, humanistic approach to find best practices to work with you, as an individual.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Working with me will allow you to take up space, explore and challenge yourself, while finding ways to practice deeper understanding and self-compassion. You can also expect to build a "toolbox" to help you learn to better support yourself in moments of adversity and distress.