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Dr. Zauditu McCants, LICSW, LCSW
Georgia
Dr. Zauditu McCants LICSW LCSW - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- DBT skills for regulation
About Zauditu
Dr. Zauditu McCants is a LICSW and LCSW with 20 years of experience practicing social work and counseling in the United States. She is licensed in Washington D.C., Georgia, and Illinois and focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, depression, stress, anxiety, and sleep problems.
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. She uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Conversations tend to focus on current problems and skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Dr. McCants draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the conversation on the person's perspective, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when those skills fit the situation.
Over two decades she has supported people with a wide range of concerns including grief, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, midlife changes, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also works with issues such as control struggles, jealousy, forgiveness, and financial stress.
Sessions are driven by clear goals and specific strategies. People can expect straightforward conversations about patterns that maintain a problem, practiceable skills, and regular review of progress. To begin, select the online therapy options button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. McCants uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people name thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then try different responses in daily life. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress-related problems.She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening to the person's experience and shaping sessions around their concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance tools are helpful for managing intense feelings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and needs shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into workdays, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her about practical needs like session length and scheduling so sessions can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with most?
She works with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and related life stressors.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new skills between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience in social work and counseling across clinical settings.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Washington D.C., Georgia, and Illinois while practicing from Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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