Manga Omasombo, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed in District of Columbia · 5 years in practice

Manga Omasombo offers a client-centered approach that puts each person’s experience first.

License and registration

LICSW, District of Columbia: LC200001593 · expires September 2027
LCSW, Virginia: 0904014486 · expires June 2027
LCSW, North Carolina: C018463 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1316599012 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Manga

Manga Omasombo offers a client-centered approach that puts each person’s experience first. She uses clear, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship or family strains. Manga is a licensed social worker - LICSW in DC and LCSW in Virginia - and brings five years of direct practice to her work.

She focuses on short-term, goal-oriented steps alongside listening and reflection. Sessions often include helping people spot unhelpful thinking, try small behavior changes, and set manageable goals.

Background and approach

This helps with depression, grief, trauma, and problems with sleep, eating, or self-esteem. Manga also supports people dealing with parenting stress, communication problems, compassion fatigue, and first responder issues. She works with concerns like bipolar mood swings, ADHD, and intimacy-related struggles by breaking problems into smaller, solvable pieces.

Practical tools and motivational conversations help people move forward when they feel stuck. Her background blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. That mix makes sessions concrete and action-oriented while still honoring each person’s story.

People can expect straightforward language and a calm, focused approach. Sessions are offered in English and Manga accepts international clients. She conducts therapy from Virginia and uses formats that include video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step is used to match goals with an initial plan.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Manga lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Communication problems
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Life purpose
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Manga names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Manga commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective, helping them name strengths and goals. It is useful for building trust, handling grief, and improving self-esteem. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) combines talking with practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and some forms of trauma.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Manga will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She may blend listening-focused work with CBT tools or add solution-focused steps to target specific problems. The plan can change over time as goals evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and interactive skill practice. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, try brief exercises between sessions, or check in when schedules are tight. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Manga address?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or family concerns. Additional focus areas include parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and challenges with self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions combine listening with clear steps, behavior-focused tools, and goal-setting to help people make changes.

What experience does she bring?

Manga has five years of professional practice experience working directly with people across a range of concerns. Her work emphasizes short-term goals and hands-on strategies.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds DC LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and practices from Virginia. These credentials indicate social work licensure in the District of Columbia and Virginia.

Can non-US residents work with her?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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