Dr. Saja Mboge, LCSW

Licensed in Delaware · 15 years in practice

Dr. Saja Mboge uses a client-centered approach to help people work through depression, trauma, grief, and parenting concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Delaware: Q1-0012883 · expires January 2027
LCSW, Tennessee: 10247 · expires November 2028
NPI: 1063096469 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Saja

Dr. Saja Mboge uses a client-centered approach to help people work through depression, trauma, grief, and parenting concerns. He brings 15 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, offering straightforward support and practical tools.

The first conversations focus on what matters most to each person and on clear steps they can try between sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

Background and approach

Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered when strong emotions or impulsivity feel overwhelming. Mindfulness strategies and motivational interviewing are added when someone needs help staying motivated or managing stress in daily life. His background includes work with veterans and people facing immigration challenges, as well as those dealing with family of origin issues and relationship communication problems.

Dr. Mboge is familiar with mood disorders, disruptive mood dysregulation, paranoia, and the fallout of abandonment or attachment wounds. He aims to help clients build clearer boundaries and stronger coping habits.

Sessions are practical and paced to each person. Dr. Mboge uses direct questions, reflective listening, and hands-on exercises that clients can practice between appointments.

He keeps language plain and focuses on small changes that add up. People seeking help can expect a respectful, collaborative stance. He helps clients set achievable goals and tracks progress over time while adapting methods to fit each person's needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches Saja names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches that work online

Dr. Mboge often uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful, goal-focused relationship. This approach emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to what feels most important to the person seeking help, which helps when sorting out parenting stress, grief, or self-esteem concerns.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers clear steps and exercises to try between sessions, useful for depression, mood disorders, and patterns like avoidance or unhelpful thinking. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are available for managing intense emotions and impulsivity and for improving communication and distress tolerance.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and he adjusts strategies as progress is made. That shared decision making helps people stay engaged and see what helps most.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and skill coaching. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or reduce bandwidth needs. Live chat and text-based messaging make quick check-ins or shorter coaching possible between longer appointments, offering flexibility for varied schedules and needs.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is client-centered and practical. He combines listening with concrete techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience working in behavioral health settings and with people facing a range of mood and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials as TN LCSW and DE LCSW and practices from Tennessee.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

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

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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