Profile / United States
Isatu Sidibe, LCSW
Alaska
LCSW - Mood and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- Emotion skills
- Goal focused work
About Isatu
Isatu Sidibe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Alaska with nine years of practice. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, parenting stress, trauma and other life changes. She speaks English and bases her practice in Alaska.
Her background includes work in community mental health, hospitals, schools, and correctional settings. That variety means she has seen many common patterns of stress and coping. She has worked with individuals and has experience facilitating groups and counseling couples and adolescents.
In sessions she uses straightforward, skills-based methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also draws on client-centered and attachment-based ideas when those fit the situation. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying small experiments, and building practical strategies for daily life.
People who reach out often want direct tools for mood, anxiety, parenting strain, or managing strong emotions. Isatu helps people set clear goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track what helps. She discusses options openly and chooses approaches with the person she is working with.
Her practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Isatu uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts and behaviors affect mood, and then practices alternate responses. CBT tends to focus on specific problems and step-by-step skills that can be tried between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take action even when discomfort is present; it includes practical exercises to shift how someone relates to difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions, and it can help with intimacy or connection problems.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review a person’s goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what works. Sessions often mix techniques so the person gets concrete tools and time to reflect on progress.
The therapist's session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or evening routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use focused skills practice, homework between sessions, and regular reviews to keep progress on track.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting strain, trauma, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
Her approach is practical and skills based. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with ACT, DBT, client-centered and attachment-informed methods as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience across community mental health, hospitals, schools, and corrections.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Alaska and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.