- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Kafayat
Kafayat (Ayoka) Hannah is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in South Carolina with 18 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, LGBT-related issues, grief, parenting struggles, anger, and related life changes. Sessions are presented with straightforward, practical support rather than clinical jargon.
Hannah uses client-centered ideas to help people describe what matters most to them. She brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools for managing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills appear in her work when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
She often helps clients sort through workplace strain, social anxiety, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. When a major life event arrives - divorce, pregnancy, or end-of-life concerns - she focuses on concrete steps people can take to cope and move forward. Financial stress and caregiving strain are addressed with practical problem solving.
Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused tools support short-term goals and clearer decision-making. Hannah guides clients to try small, measurable changes and then reviews what works. That plain approach is useful for people who want specific strategies for anger, sleep problems, or balancing family demands.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be accepted. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a reader would select the See online therapy options button, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s priorities. Online sessions using this approach start with what matters most to the person and build concrete next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help when strong emotions feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that match the issue, and adjust methods based on what helps. Sessions often combine skill teaching, in-session practice, and short homework tasks to test changes between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows the therapist to share worksheets, thought records, and skills coaching in places where clients can apply them to daily life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and relationship issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, using concrete tools from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) licensed in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.