Therapist profile
Prisca Okeahialam-swaray, LICSW
Minnesota
Licensed clinical social worker - anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Minnesota / 20173
- NPI1073853172
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- Client-Centered approach
- CBT for thoughts and behaviors
- DBT skills for emotions
About Prisca
Prisca Okeahialam-swaray is a Minnesota LICSW with 13 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD. She works from the view that people know their own story and already have strengths to draw on.
Prisca keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is happening now, then helps map out small, concrete steps to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Conversations focus on what the client wants to change and on strategies that fit the client’s life and values.
Her background includes a range of clinical work across mood concerns and coping with life changes. She uses client-centered methods to prioritize the client’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used when targeting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or uncertain about change. Narrative Therapy is used to reframe personal stories when that feels useful.
Prisca pays attention to cultural and immigration concerns when they matter to a person’s situation. She aims to reduce isolation and address communication problems, guilt, shame, and issues tied to family roles. Her work can include problem-solving around parenting strain and navigating safety concerns related to domestic violence.
If someone wants to begin, the usual first step is a short intake to clarify goals and make a plan. Sessions emphasize clear tools people can try between meetings and regular check-ins about what is helping.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Prisca commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the client’s perspective and priorities. That approach involves listening closely to how someone describes their life, then shaping goals around what matters most to them. It is useful for building trust and clarifying personal values.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT provides concrete skills for recognizing unhelpful thinking, testing assumptions, and trying new behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when feelings run high.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Prisca will collaborate with the client to decide which methods match their goals and daily life. That means adjusting techniques over time and checking in about what is useful.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people use tools learned in sessions in real-life moments and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does she help with?
She helps with anger linked to stress, relationships, trauma, grief, depression, impulsivity, and family problems.
How does she approach therapy for anger?
She uses client-centered work plus practical techniques from CBT and DBT to manage reactions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Minnesota LICSW and practices from Minnesota.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.