Dr. Sephiratu Wahab, LCSW

Dr. Sephiratu Wahab is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also supports those coping with grief and building self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and practical. In sessions she aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals. The process often includes small behavior changes, new ways of thinking, and learning skills to handle strong emotions. Dr. Wahab uses a mix of methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies. These approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more helpful responses. Mindfulness and client-centered practices are also part of her work to improve emotional awareness. She pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment concerns when they show up in a person’s life. That can mean addressing issues like abandonment, codependency, or communication struggles. Practical steps and focused conversations are used to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase a sense of control. Many people come to her for help with guilt, shame, impulsivity, loneliness, or caregiver stress. Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs, with an emphasis on skills that can be used between meetings. Dr. Wahab encourages steady progress and realistic expectations.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Wahab commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance and commitment strategies to help people change unhelpful thinking and build useful coping skills. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-life actions to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values, useful for managing trauma responses and persistent worry.

She also brings client-centered methods that prioritize listening and following each person's lead so therapy fits the individual's pace and needs. Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative; the therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust the approach as work progresses to find what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a barrier. Live chat and text are helpful for quick check-ins, brief skill work, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help fit therapy into busy lives.