Nana Acquah, LGSW
Licensed in Washington D.C
Nana Acquah is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) in Washington D.C. She earned her Master of Social Work from George Mason University and her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Her therapeutic style is warm and compassionate, creating a nonjudgemental space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood as they navigate life's challenges. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and other therapeutic approaches, Nana comes alongside clients to recognize their strengths, develop coping skills, and foster growth in the areas that matter to them. She values integrating faith, culture, and community in the therapeutic process. Her goal is to help clients thrive in their daily lives and in their relationships with themselves and others.
Treatment Areas: ADD/ADHD, Affective Disorders, Anger Management, Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Body Issues, Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness, Co-Occurring Disorders, Coping Skills, Communication Skills, Cultural/Ethnic Issues, Depression & Depressive Disorders, Domestic Violence, Family/Interpersonal Issues, Identity/Purpose, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Mindfulness, Personality Disorders, Play Therapy, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, Relationship Issues, Religious/Spiritual Counseling, School/Work/Career Issues, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth/Confidence, Self-Exploration/Personal Growth, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm, Trauma (sexual & non-sexual), CBT
Ages Served: 5+
Virtual Sessions: DC
In-Person Sessions: DC (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Individual Therapy: Yes
Group Therapy: No
Couples Therapy: Yes
Family Therapy: Yes
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, AmeriHealth DC Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, Kaiser Permanente (mid-atlantic only), MedStar Family Choice DC Medicaid, Optum/Oxford/GEHA/UMR - United Medical Resources/UBH - United Behavioral Health/UHC - United HealthCare
EAP: No
Available for Self Pay at a rate of $225 for initial appointment and $80 for ongoing sessions.
