Akia Izzard, LCSW
Compassionate support for stress and relationships
Details
| Name | Akia Izzard |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 24 |
About Akia
Akia Izzard is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with 24 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. Her approach centers on listening first and building a trusting space where clients can speak honestly about what matters to them.
She uses Narrative Therapy alongside tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and practical, aimed at changing unhelpful patterns and finding clearer choices. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help clients set small, realistic goals and notice progress. Clients can expect straightforward, calm guidance and concrete strategies to cope with life changes.
Akia also works with issues related to aging, caregiving stress, attachment, grief and end-of-life concerns, postpartum depression, and relationship complexities such as infidelity or non-monogamous arrangements. She addresses guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose in plain terms. Her style balances empathy with direction.
She helps people name what isn’t working, try new reactions, and practice skills between sessions. Many clients find this mix of story work and skills useful for making steady changes. Akia offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different needs.
She asks new clients to start with a short matching questionnaire so therapy can begin around practical scheduling and goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Akia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Akia among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Akia among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Akia among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Akia among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Akia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Akia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills work online
Akia uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from unhelpful stories they keep telling. This approach focuses on naming those stories and finding alternative meanings so people can make different choices. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence one another and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Akia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try a few methods, and adjust the plan as progress is seen. The aim is to match techniques to what feels useful, not to follow any single model rigidly.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video lets you read facial cues and practice new interactions. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera feels hard. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when scheduling short interactions during a workday. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep regular contact while working toward concrete changes.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Akia help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like grief, caregiving stress, and postpartum depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She blends Narrative Therapy with CBT and DBT skills to reframe personal stories and teach coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Akia has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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