(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi! My name is Sakile, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults. I have experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, supportive, and collaborative. My role is to walk alongside you on your journey—listening, supporting, and at times gently challenging you—while always meeting you with compassion and without judgment. My hope is that therapy becomes a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and sharing openly.
In our first session, we'll focus on building a safe, affirming foundation. I use a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, with special care for individuals from marginalized communities who may not have always felt seen, heard, or safe in mental health spaces. Together, we will explore what is bringing you in, identify your strengths, and begin creating a path towards healing.
I became a therapist because I deeply value helping people feel seen, supported, and empowered. My work is rooted in uplifting and amplifying marginalized and often unheard voices, and is informed and shaped by my own childhood experiences with trauma. As a Black woman, I also can understand firsthand how it feels to be unheard or misunderstood. My story shaped who I am today, and fueled my passion for creating safe and affirming spaces for healing.
I work through a holistic and culturally sensitive lens, recognizing that our identities, experiences, and relationships all shape our mental health. I am very passionate about working with the Black, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities. With a background in Child Development, and experience as a school social worker, I have a strong understanding of how family systems, and early attachment relationships, influence our emotional well-being.
Cash - $110 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Gravie
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Medicare
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
I strive to provide a warm, compassionate, and integrative approach to therapy. I tailor sessions to your unique needs while always honoring your lived experiences. I'm passionate about supporting BIPOC and other marginalized communities, while also creating a space where you feel seen, affirmed, and empowered to heal.