Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Manga Omasombo, LICSW, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in District of Columbia
- LICSW, licence LC200001593
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904014486
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C018463
- NPI
- 1316599012
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Manga supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Manga
Manga Omasombo is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia and holds LICSW and LCSW credentials. She has five years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and other life challenges.
She works from a practical, person-focused style. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Manga listens to what matters most and helps people identify small, usable steps they can try between meetings.
Manga uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches. That means she pays attention to a person's goals, looks at thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and helps build motivation for change. Conversations are meant to be clear and action oriented rather than long on theory.
Her practice includes help for grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar management, and coping with life transitions. Additional focus areas include first responder issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, HIV/AIDS related concerns, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship questions, and compassion fatigue.
Manga offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Manga blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to make online sessions practical. Client-centered work means the conversation focuses on the person's priorities and strengths. It helps when someone wants to clarify values, talk through relationship or family stresses, or figure out what matters most right now.Cognitive behavioral work looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and tests small experiments to change them. That approach is useful for anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, depression, and many stress-related issues. Motivational interviewing helps build readiness and commitment when someone is unsure about change or is struggling with addictions or ambivalence.
Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process. Manga will work together with the client to pick methods that fit goals and everyday life. She checks in about whether techniques are helpful and adjusts plans based on what the client prefers and how they respond.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits can help keep momentum while addressing stress, relationships, motivation, and coping with life changes.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Manga has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience informs a straightforward, goal-focused way of working.
Which credentials and locations are listed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Virginia. The profile lists DC LICSW and VA LCSW as credential details.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients according to the platform's matching process.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before scheduling a meeting.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for exact rates by region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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