What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Christy is so wonderful. I am so grateful to have her to help me through this difficult period in my life.”
More than 1 year ago
“I have had a great experience with Christy thus far. She has an open-ended, warm, and empathic approach. I feel very comfortable talking to her and feel that I have developed insight into some of the problems that I have been experiencing.”
More than 1 year ago
About Christy Nyakana
Focus areas
Anxiety
Stress Management
Depression
Mood Disorders
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Christy Nyakana
Hello! My name is Christy Nyakana, and I have been a licensed clinical therapist for 23 years. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with my Master of Social Work degree in 2003. Since then, I have been very fortunate to work with amazingly diverse and ever-resilient clients. I have provided therapy in psychiatric inpatient settings, schools, community mental health clinics, Dr.'s offices, private practices, and military bases.
Learning is essential to me, and I have completed more than 400 hours of post-graduate continuing education, including all three levels of the Star Behavioral Health Provider training for civilian therapists who provide therapy to active and veteran service members. I am an active member of the Society for Military Psychology, the Obesity Action Coalition, and have earned my certification in bariatric counseling.
Currently, I provide teletherapy services for teens age 14 and up as well as adults. I specialize in adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, family-of-origin issues, co-dependency, attachment disorders. disordered eating, pre/post-surgical bariatric counseling, military life, and am an ENM/poly-am/kink informed therapist.
I recognize that life circumstances can be challenging, unexpected, confusing, and leave any of us feeling overwhelmed and not understood. It can be helpful to talk with someone who has the experience and knowledge to help you discover the best path to meet your personal goals. I am committed to providing therapy that is always positively focused and encourages self-acceptance. Learning to focus on your strengths to make healthy choices physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually are all part of long-term health and success. Hopefully, that is something I can help you with!
What should a new client know about working with you?
My goal is to work collaboratively with you to help you achieve your goals. The collaborative process is about participating in conversations that open up possibilities, new meanings, and ideas to help you find your own ways forward when advice is not enough. In addition, I'll share ideas, strategies, evidenced-based techniques, and teach you practical tools that you’ll find helpful.
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Pittsburgh, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1639375751
Patient reviews
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5.00
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Made you feel very comfortable and like you could talk without being judged.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Christy is so wonderful. I am so grateful to have her to help me through this difficult period in my life.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Christy listens, but also gives a lot of input and feedback. Very non-judgemental
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I have had a great experience with Christy thus far. She has an open-ended, warm, and empathic approach. I feel very comfortable talking to her and feel that I have developed insight into some of the problems that I have been experiencing.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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Is Christy Nyakana accepting new patients?
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Can I make an appointment with Christy Nyakana online?
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What practice does Christy Nyakana work with?
Christy Nyakana works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Christy Nyakana?
Christy Nyakana frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christy Nyakana on their profile.
What languages does Christy Nyakana speak?
Christy Nyakana speaks English.