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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 AcademicsInsurance & 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 StudentResourcesNPI Number
1053006700Rates
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
| Monday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | -- |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Adlerian Art Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Expressive Arts Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Multicultural Parent Coaching Strength-BasedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
People of ColorMeeting 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