Bassey Emmanuel Akpan
she/her
About
Bassey
Hi, I'm Dr. Akpan! My approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate, working alongside clients to explore challenges and develop meaningful, sustainable change. I'm motivated by a deep commitment to helping individuals cultivate healthier ways of relating to themselves, others, and the world around them. With a focus on empowerment and personal growth, I support clients in accessing their strengths and enhancing their well-being, so they can show up more fully and effectively in all areas of their lives.
Outside of clinical work, you'll find me catching up on my TV shows, listening to music, and staying connected with family through video chats. I find balance through long walks with my dog and I value quality time with friends; whether that's a night in or going to brunch.
Bassey
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Sex/Intimacy
Cultural or Racial Identity
Physical Health
Trauma and PTSD
Childhood Challenges
Relationship Difficulties
Substance Use
Weight Management
ADHD
Sleep or Insomnia
Life Transitions
Borderline Personality Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Gender Identity
Anger
Communities
Bassey
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion
Approaches
Bassey
can use
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP)
Bassey
education and experience
- Psychologist at Texas A&M University
- Postdoctoral Fellow at Pepperdine University
- Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College
- Master's in Kinesiology, Sport Psychology concentration, from California State University, Long Beach
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Irvine
Bassey
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