Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) in Delaware, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have a passion for supporting individuals through life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in warmth, empathy, and collaboration, ensuring that every client feels seen, heard, and valued. By integrating evidence-based practices with a personalized touch, I help individuals gain insight, build resilience, and develop the tools they need to navigate their journeys with confidence. My goal is to empower clients to embrace progress over perfection, fostering meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session, clients can expect a conversational and collaborative approach. We’ll explore the reasons they are seeking therapy, their life experiences, and their hopes for our work together. It’s an opportunity to start building trust and a shared understanding of their therapeutic goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
What makes me unique as a therapist is my ability to blend cultural awareness, clinical expertise, and genuine empathy to create a space where clients feel truly understood. As the child of immigrant parents, I have a deep appreciation for the ways cultural identity, family dynamics, and societal expectations shape mental health. This perspective allows me to approach therapy with sensitivity and inclusivity, ensuring that each client’s lived experience is honored.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I work primarily with adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and major life transitions. Through my clinical experiences, I’ve developed a strong ability to connect with individuals navigating these issues and to support them in finding clarity and balance.
About Kaday Kabba-Howard
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Throughout my clinical career, I have extensively utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and reshape unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. My experience spans working with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and substance use. I have applied CBT techniques to assist clients in developing coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and fostering personal growth. Additionally, I have integrated CBT with Motivational Interviewing to support individuals with co-occurring disorders, guiding them toward sustainable recovery. In my approach, I tailor CBT interventions to each client’s needs, combining structured cognitive restructuring techniques with a warm, person-centered framework to ensure a supportive and empowering therapeutic experience.
Motivational Interviewing
I have extensive experience utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support clients in exploring their ambivalence, enhancing their motivation for change, and building self-efficacy. In my clinical work, I have applied MI techniques when working with individuals facing substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health challenges, and life transitions. By using open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing, I create a collaborative and non-judgmental space that empowers clients to identify their own reasons for change. I integrate MI with other therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help clients develop actionable goals and sustain long-term progress. My approach is client-centered, ensuring that each individual feels heard, validated, and capable of making meaningful changes in their lives.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in Person-Centered principles, ensuring that clients feel heard, valued, and empowered in their therapeutic journey. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace. By practicing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness, I help foster a trusting therapeutic relationship that encourages self-exploration and personal growth. My role is to serve as a supportive guide, helping clients recognize their strengths and develop the confidence to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation is a key component of my clinical practice, as I believe that empowering clients with knowledge about their mental health enhances their ability to make informed decisions and implement effective coping strategies. Throughout my career, I have provided psychoeducational support to adolescents, adults, and families, helping them better understand various mental health conditions. I have facilitated psychoeducational groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and recovery strategies, ensuring that clients gain practical tools to manage their challenges. Additionally, I have trained and supervised volunteers and staff in delivering mental health-based curricula, reinforcing the importance of education in fostering resilience and personal growth. My approach to psychoeducation is interactive and client-centered, ensuring that information is accessible, relevant, and tailored to each individual's unique needs.