
Mariam Akanan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today
Detroit, MI 48226
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Hi! I'm Mariam. I am a first-generation Arab immigrant, social worker, community organizer, advocate & meditation enthusiast. My interest in social work, mental health, & community healing stem from my personal experience living through geopolitical tensions and conflicts, navigating global systems, experiencing existential & cultural challenges, adjusting to major life changes, & simply trying to fit in this world. I have a special interest in working with young adults, the Arab community, immigrants, refugees, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ people.
I work with individuals to explore complex questions while providing a space that honors the diverse narratives we hold. I practice cultural humility & mindfulness of the sociopolitical systems, using an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed & human-centric approach in treatment, bringing power & positionality analysis to my practice.
Healing is not linear, yet can be transformational - it can take many paths & therapy is one of them. I look to understand the world through your lens, as you are the expert on your life journey. Please join me to connect, share your narrative, heal & grow; while at the same time be held compassionately accountable. In Solidarity!
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Mariam Akanan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LLMSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6851115403
- Attended University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2022
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Cultural Identity Issues
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Peer Relationships
- Political Climate Stress
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Gay Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Single Mother
,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Arabic
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Gay Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Single Mother
,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Arabic
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Anti-Oppressive Practice
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Music Therapy
- Narrative
- Spiritual Reframing
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Detroit, MI 48226
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Mariam Akanan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LLMSW
Last Modified: 2 Aug 2023