About Na-Amau

Na-Amau Tahiru is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses straightforward, people-centered methods to help clients manage everyday struggles. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Na-Amau speaks English, Hausa, and Twi and practices from Georgia.

She works in a style that centers the person's goals and strengths. Sessions tend to be practical and collaborative. Therapies include strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with client-centered listening and emotionally focused work when relationships are involved.

Background and approach

Na-Amau draws on three years of clinical experience to help people facing life changes, career strain, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with serious medical or end-of-life concerns, immigration stress, and challenges tied to aging or cancer. In a typical session she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, set small goals, and try doable changes between meetings.

She also helps people talk through family of origin issues, communication problems, control concerns, and recovery after domestic violence or disasters. Her approach treats the person as the expert on their life and uses clear steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

People who want to start are guided through a simple intake and scheduling process to find what fits their needs.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on a person's strengths to guide change and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Na-Amau will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, concerns, and what feels practical. She often combines techniques so sessions are tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins or progress notes, and text-based messaging can help maintain momentum between sessions. These options make it simpler to practice new skills regularly and fit therapy into real life.

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Na-Amau help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. She also works with issues like caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and immigration-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with emotionally focused techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps, building strengths, and clearer communication.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of clinical experience working in practice settings supporting people through trauma, family conflict, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in New York as NY LCSW and in Georgia as GA LCSW while practicing from Georgia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hausa, and Twi to support speakers of those languages.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
3 years
Licensed
New York, Texas, Georgia
Languages
English, Hausa, Twi

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