Mercy Obour, LMSW, MD | Psychotherapist

About Mercy Obour

Focus areas

Adjustment Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Person-Centered Therapy

Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Behavior Modification

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Trauma Focused

Multicultural

Strength-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Person-Centered

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mercy Obour

Mercy has been working in the field of social work for 7 years. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from West Virginia University in 2017. She continued her education at Fordham University, where she earned her Master’s degree in Social Work with a focus on children and families. Mercy has worked with individuals—both adults and children as young as 4—and families. She has experience addressing crises, substance abuse, behavioral issues, trauma, abuse-related concerns, mood disorders, and psychosis. Mercy is best known for her client-centered approach, incorporating cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness, solution-focused, and strength-based perspectives. She prides herself on truly getting to know and understand her clients, connecting with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds to help them address challenges and achieve their goals. She believes that “mental health is just as important as physical health” and is dedicated to helping all people.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I am here to support you on your journey to healing and understanding. Your mental health is just as important to me as your overall health and my goal is to have you on the road to being your best self.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

We will complete our initial assessment and get background information as well as discuss treatment goals, time to meet and frequency. After that we will begin working through presenting problems.

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In-network insurances

BlueCross BlueShield

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $150 for 50 minutes

Ongoing session: $135-150 for 50 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Alta Healthcare Services

Education and training

Fordham University, Master's in Social Work
West Virginia University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1104522994

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Mercy Obour?

Generally, Mercy Obour has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Mercy Obour's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Mercy Obour accepting new patients?

Mercy Obour generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Mercy Obour's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Mercy Obour accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Mercy Obour online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Mercy Obour using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Mercy Obour work with?

Mercy Obour works with Alta Healthcare Services.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mercy Obour?

Mercy Obour frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Mercy Obour on their profile.