Evelyn Nankanja, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist in San Pedro
Evelyn Nankanja has extensive experience working with individuals and families who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, adjustment, life transitions, career counseling, chronic pain, grief and loss among others. She is trained and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Evelyn utilizes a strength-based, solution focused and collaborative approach while assisting her clients develop healthy thinking and problem-solving patterns. Evelyn explores how past, current thinking patterns and experiences lead to her client’s distress. She collaborates with her clients to develop positive long-lasting changes.
Psychiatric ConditionsI treat:
Psychiatric Conditions
- Adjustment Disorder
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Trauma
- Eating Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- LGBTQ
- Adult
- Life transitions
- Career Counseli
- Grief and Loss
Professional Experience:
Behavioral Health Services
Assisted individuals and families develop meaning in life. Collaborated with individuals and families to foster relationships between individuals and their families to combat their struggles with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Utilization of culturally sensitive modalities to help rebuild lives, develop healthy relationships, and create fulfilling lives to sustain long-term recovery. Provided personable, proactive, and adaptable therapies to promote client autonomy and success in their communities. Facilitated groups for conflict management skills, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, and self-care.
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Master of Social Work
Licenses & Professionals Affiliations:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #81326 (California Board of Behavioral Sciences)
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