- Family of origin issues
- Depression and grief
- CBT and DBT methods
About Saja
Dr. Saja Mboge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with registration in Tennessee and Delaware and 15 years of clinical experience. He works with depression, grief, trauma and interpersonal difficulties, and helps people who struggle with parenting and self-esteem concerns.
He focuses on patterns that come from the family a person grew up in. That includes how attachment, communication, and expectations from childhood still shape current relationships. He also addresses issues like abandonment, codependency, control problems, and family of origin issues when they affect daily life.
In sessions he uses practical methods. He draws on Client-Centered therapy to listen without judgment. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness help manage strong emotions and impulsivity.
Dr. Mboge has worked with people dealing with immigration stress, military-related concerns, mood disorders, and isolation. He aims to help clients name recurring patterns, try small changes, and practice new ways of relating. Sessions move at a straightforward pace and focus on actions that can be tried between meetings.
His background in social work informs a problem-solving stance that values clear goals and measurable steps. People who come for help with family patterns, grief, or mood symptoms get a mix of listening, skill building, and practical feedback. Language of sessions is English and his practice is based in Tennessee.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions can still center on this kind of attentive, nonjudgmental listening and allow time to talk through family patterns and emotional responses.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small changes. Online meetings work well for identifying thought patterns, assigning simple between-session tasks, and reviewing progress together.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be taught, practiced, and reviewed in virtual meetings so clients can try them in daily life and report back.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made as the work progresses so the approach matches the client’s situation.
The original profile does not list which session formats are available. Confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often combine listening, skill teaching, and task review to help people apply changes between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Delaware, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with depression, grief, trauma, parenting and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include family of origin concerns, mood disorders, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of Client-Centered listening and active, skills-based methods like CBT and DBT. Sessions focus on practical steps and emotional regulation techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working in social work and mental health settings. That experience includes work with veterans and people facing migration-related stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with TN LCSW and DE LCSW registrations. His practice is based in Tennessee.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person meetings are possible.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for the current pricing structure.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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