Christy Nyakana, MSW, LCSW

TO INQUIRE ABOUT MAKING AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT CHRISTY.NYAKANA.PHC@GMAIL.COM. Hi! I’m really glad you’re here. I’ve been a therapist for over 20 years, and I truly love what I do. I hope that I can help you understand where your feelings come from while supporting your growth in a safe, caring, and non-judgmental space. Together, we’ll work on building self-awareness, recognizing your strengths, and exploring what truly matters to you. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, where you can reflect, heal, and move forward feeling more confident, grounded, and fulfilled. My experience is focused on working with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, self-esteem, and life transitions. I also specialize in military service members and their families, veteran issues and pre/post-surgical bariatric counseling. I’m also an LGBTQ+ affirming, BLM, women's rights, ENM, polyamorous, and power dynamic supportive therapist. Inclusion, diversity, and social justice matter to me. I recognize that many people often feel unheard, unsafe, or dismissed. While I can’t pretend to fully understand what that experience is like for everyone, I want you to know that your experience is important to me. I am committed to offering a space where you feel respected, valued, and free to be yourself. Above all, I believe that the connection between a therapist and client is what really makes therapy work. Research backs this up—techniques and methods matter, but the trust, honesty, and relationship we build are what truly create change. My hope is to create a real, supportive connection with you so we can work toward solutions that fit your unique needs and goals. I offer online therapy for residents of PA and OH, so getting support is easier and more convenient. Whether you’re struggling with something specific or just need a place to process life in general, I’m here to help. If you have any questions about my approach or how we might work together, please reach out. You don’t have to figure things out alone—we can do this together. ********** Online Reviews: "Made you feel very comfortable and like you could talk without being judged." "Christy is so wonderful. I am so grateful to have her to help me through this difficult period in my life." "Christy listens, but also gives a lot of input and feedback. Very non-judgemental" "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." ********** Email: christy.nyakana.phc@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-nyakana-msw-lisw-lcsw-4640bb5/ Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/935564 **********