Dr. Sephiratu Wahab, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 12 years in practice

Dr. Sephiratu Wahab is a licensed clinical social worker with twelve years of practice in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 092179 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1437736410 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Sephiratu

Dr. Sephiratu Wahab is a licensed clinical social worker with twelve years of practice in New York. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem.

She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace. Dr. Wahab creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgment.

Sessions are conversational and grounded in real-life concerns.

Background and approach

She listens for what matters most to each person and uses that as the starting point for change. Her work blends practical strategies with deeper emotional understanding. She often draws on techniques that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and reconnect with what they value.

Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and reduce reactivity in stressful moments. Dr. Wahab also attends to relationship themes like attachment, abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and control issues.

She helps people make sense of patterns that leave them feeling isolated or stuck and supports small, sustainable shifts in how they relate to themselves and others. People bring many kinds of challenges to therapy, including grief, impulsivity, guilt, and feelings of emptiness. Dr.

Wahab works step by step to set clear goals and practical next steps. Her aim is to help people feel steadier, more connected to their values, and better able to handle life’s demands.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Emptiness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Approaches Sephiratu names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values despite difficult thoughts or emotions. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It usually involves simple exercises and practical homework that fit well into online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathic support so people feel heard and understood as they sort through painful feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Dr. Wahab will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions offer flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or those who prefer typing. These formats help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school schedules and make it easier to continue consistent care.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dr. Wahab address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression, along with related issues like abandonment, codependency, and isolation.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions are conversational and client-centered, combining practical skills with emotional exploration to help people make small, doable changes.

How much experience does she have?

Dr. Wahab has twelve years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a New York licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

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