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Sadaka Whitehead-Smith

Art Therapist, MAAT, LCPC
Accepting clients Last Updated Yesterday

The 2:00 a.m. Overthinker: Stuck doom scrolling while your brain refuses to shut off.

Overwhelmed by Small Tasks: Finals and anxiety make sending a basic email feel impossible.

The "Strong Friend": Carrying the pressure to excel at everything, where just "pushing through it" isn't enough.

How I Help
We’ll turn overwhelming stress into manageable steps using simple creative methods—no art skills needed—and practical mindfulness tools so you can stop surviving college and start thriving.


Specialties

ADHD Anxiety College adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Life Transitions Perfectionism Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Sadaka Whitehead-Smith is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Optum UC SHIP UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

NPI Number

1053006700

Rates

Rates not provided
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours


Treatment Approaches

Adlerian Art Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Expressive Arts Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Multicultural Parent Coaching Strength-Based

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

People of Color

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 16
  • License(s): IL-180015088

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Black or African American
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Christian