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Akilah Peters, LCSW

Akilah Peters, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
4.63
“Very knowledgeable and takes time to make sure it‚Äôs a good fit for both parties. listens well and gets a good read”
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4.63
“Very knowledgeable and takes time to make sure it‚Äôs a good fit for both parties. listens well and gets a good read”
Less than 1 month ago
“Akilah has incredible insight and uses an array of tools to support my mental health. I appreciate her thoughtfulness with words and motivational interview techniques.”
Less than 1 month ago

About Akilah Peters

Focus areas

Anxiety
Relationship Struggles
Women's Issues Therapy
Depression
Self Esteem Issues
Work-Related Counseling
Parenting Counseling
Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Brainspotting
Person-Centered
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Akilah Peters

Hi! I'm Akilah Peters, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Cerritos, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I hold a Master’s in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and trauma using person-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy that fosters healing and showing up as your authentic self. My approach My approach to therapy is aligned specifically with each client. We work together to guide you toward creating a life that promotes your emotional, spiritual, and mental health. My focus My 15 years of experience show my approach supports adults experiencing anxiety, work-related stress, depression, navigating entrepreneurship, parenting, life transitions like empty nesting, co-parenting, friendships, careers, and living their best life, as well as those looking to break generational patterns. My communication style I share with clients that no matter where you go, YOU are still there. I seek to understand, build trust and rapport, and focus on being present, attuned, and supportive during each session. My journey to mental healthcare My journey as a therapist is continuous. I've impacted areas including school mental health, hospital/medical social work, and community mental health supporting foster youth, juvenile probationers, and older adults. My joy is seeing clients accept themselves, heal, and grow. My goals for you Goal-setting is a collaborative, client-led effort. We work together to champion your inner guide and wisdom to create the life you love, celebrating who you are now and all your future self will thank you for. My first session with you In our first session, we begin building trust and discussing what has been on your mind and heart.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Parenting Counseling
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Parenting Counseling

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Practice names

Education and training

  • California State University, Dominguez Hills, Master's in Social Work
  • California State University, Dominguez Hills (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1689008831

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Very knowledgeable and takes time to make sure it’s a good fit for both parties. listens well and gets a good read
Very knowledgeable and takes time to make sure it’s a good fit for both parties. listens well and gets a good read
Akilah is simply amazing. No words can express how great of a therapist she is.
Akilah is simply amazing. No words can express how great of a therapist she is.
Akilah has incredible insight and uses an array of tools to support my mental health. I appreciate her thoughtfulness with words and motivational interview techniques.
Akilah has helped me grow so much as a person and I have gained so much resilience and confidence. I struggle with anxiety, but I feel for the first time that this doesn’t have to be my destiny. I am always excited to go to therapy, so that I can learn and grow even more!
Akilah is an amazing therapist. She listens to you and what your needs are and then finds multiple ways to help you in your journey. She is kind and consistent. I enjoy how she challenges me but still holds space for me to grow at my own pace.
Akilah has helped me grow so much as a person and I have gained so much resilience and confidence. I struggle with anxiety, but I feel for the first time that this doesn’t have to be my destiny. I am always excited to go to therapy, so that I can learn and grow even more!
Akilah is an amazing therapist. She listens to you and what your needs are and then finds multiple ways to help you in your journey. She is kind and consistent. I enjoy how she challenges me but still holds space for me to grow at my own pace.
Akilah has incredible insight and uses an array of tools to support my mental health. I appreciate her thoughtfulness with words and motivational interview techniques.
Talking to Akilah feels like I finally get to open up to the big sister I never had, it’s like I just feels safe and she teaches me how to cope in ways I never knew were possible and now I’m way different in how I handle my emotions it’s crazy how much it has helped in just a matter of months
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Akilah Peters frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Akilah Peters on their profile.

What languages does Akilah Peters speak?

Akilah Peters speaks English.

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