Prisca Okeahialam-swaray, LICSW
Support for stress, mood, and life changes
Details
| Name | Prisca Okeahialam-swaray |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Prisca
Prisca Okeahialam-swaray is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience practicing in Minnesota. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship strain. Prisca emphasizes strengths and practical steps, and she treats each person as the expert on their own life.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then helps clients sort what matters most. Sessions often focus on small, achievable shifts that reduce distress and improve daily coping.
Background and approach
Pisca uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a warm, accepting space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when thoughts and behaviors need direct attention.
Prisca has worked with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including parenting stress, family problems, immigration-related challenges, and struggles with self-esteem or purpose. She also supports people facing anger, impulsivity, obsessive thoughts, panic, and bipolar mood patterns. Sessions are practical and person-focused.
Prisca aims to help people notice what’s working, let go of unhelpful patterns, and build clearer, more workable steps forward. She meets people where they are and adapts tools to fit each person’s life and goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Prisca works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Prisca among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Prisca among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Prisca among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Prisca among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Prisca among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Prisca among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Prisca 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 Prisca directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Prisca’s Approaches Work Online
Prisca frequently uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and choose different, more helpful narratives. This can be useful for grief, identity questions, and life transitions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and responding to what each person needs in the moment. That approach helps people who need a supportive, nonjudgmental space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and skill building for anxiety, panic, or mood problems.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Prisca will discuss goals, priorities, and how you prefer to work. Together you can try tools from different methods and adjust the plan as needed so it fits your life and what you want to change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good for in-depth conversation and teaching new skills. Phone can be a lower-bandwidth option when video is not convenient. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These formats let people access consistent care without traveling and make it easier to keep sessions on a regular schedule.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Prisca help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues. She also supports people with parenting strain, family problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, panic, obsessive thoughts, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is listening-first and strengths-focused. Sessions aim to help people reframe their stories, practice helpful skills, and make small, doable changes.
What is her professional background?
Prisca has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. She brings practical, person-focused support to common mental health and life challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MN LICSW, practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be booked as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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