Colleen isn't currently accepting new patients

Get to know some of the thousands of therapists who accept your insurance and are taking new patients

Find available therapists

Colleen Craig-Akinsanya

Success! URL has been copied to your clipboard
Colleen Craig Akinsanya, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in AL More info Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers, LICSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Not currently accepting patients

Hi there, I'm Colleen!

Hi, I’m Colleen Craig-Akinsanya, a Clinical Social Worker in Alabama. I've been a Social Worker for over 16 years and focused the last 7 years on providing direct mental health services.

My approach

I use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and solution-focused therapy.

My focus

My specialties include anxiety, grief/ bereavement, life transitions, and stress management.

My communication style

My counseling style is structured and flexible. Respect goes both ways in therapy.

My journey to mental healthcare

I feel I was pulled into the mental health field after working through my own troubled childhood and learning to manage my own Anxiety from that trauma. I was blessed to find a caring and relatable therapist early on who stuck with me on my journey! I would like to be that therapist for you.

My goals for you

I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles.

My first session with you

In the first session, we will dive into what brings you to therapy and a little about your background. My desire is that by the end of the first session, you will feel comfortable and confident that you have a safe and nonjudgmental place to start your journey to mental health wellness!

About Colleen

Specialities

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
  • Aging
  • Cultural Stress
  • Older Adult

Methods

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based

Practice

License

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) More info Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers, LICSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Carelon, Cigna, Decent, and Optum

Languages spoken

  • English

Education

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) - Troy State University

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

Colleen isn't currently accepting new patients.


Interested in seeing a therapist now?

Get to know some of the 1000s of therapists who accept your insurance and are taking new patients

Find an available therapist

Already an existing patient of Colleen? Complete your Rula registration instead.

Next appointment Colleen isn't accepting new patients at this time