Aiyana Ma'at, LICSW
Support for stress, relationships, and self worth
Details
| Name | Aiyana Ma'at |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | District of Columbia |
| Licensed in | District of Columbia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 24 |
About Aiyana
Aiyana Ma'at is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of practice in the District of Columbia. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. Her work often centers on bringing clarity to confusing emotions and patterns so daily life feels more manageable.
Her sessions are warm and collaborative. She listens for how past relationships and family experiences shape present reactions.
Background and approach
Then she helps clients name those patterns and try different ways of thinking and relating. Aiyana uses Narrative Therapy alongside attachment-informed and client-centered approaches. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and relationship work influenced by the Gottman Method when it fits the client's goals.
Her style balances insight with practical steps clients can use between sessions. Typical concerns she addresses include stress, self-esteem, communication problems, commitment and control issues, and isolation. She also works with people sorting through family of origin wounds, infidelity, divorce and separation, and blended family challenges.
In sessions she helps clients build clearer boundaries, practice new communication habits, and repair trust in themselves after difficult experiences. The aim is to move from survival mode toward choices made with more intention. Her approach is steady, compassionate, and direct.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Aiyana works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Aiyana among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Aiyana among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Aiyana among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Aiyana among the ways she works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Aiyana among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Aiyana among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Aiyana among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Aiyana among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Aiyana among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Aiyana directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Aiyana directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions use conversations and exercises to identify attachment patterns and try new relational responses. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the problems they face. In virtual sessions clients tell their stories, name the unhelpful narratives, and explore alternative ways to describe their lives. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client drives the pace. The therapist offers reflection and support while clients decide their goals. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, history, and comfort. That may mean combining narrative work with attachment exploration and practical CBT techniques. Online formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, short updates, and ongoing skill practice between longer sessions. These options help therapy stay flexible and accessible to different schedules and needs.Common questions about this listing
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and insight oriented while staying practical. Sessions blend listening and reflection with hands-on strategies to try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a District of Columbia LICSW and brings 24 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults. Her practice emphasizes relational patterns and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LICSW in the District of Columbia and practices from that jurisdiction.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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