Isatu Sidibe, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting life change and healing
- Couples and family work
- Depression and anxiety support
- Strengths-based approach
About Isatu Sidibe
Isatu Sidibe greets prospective clients with encouragement for taking the first step toward therapy and with a calm, respectful approach. She emphasizes the courage it takes to begin and aims to create a genuine, respectful therapeutic relationship where each person’s experience is honored. She believes individuals are experts in their own stories and that their existing strengths are central to overcoming life’s challenges.
Isatu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - a credential that indicates training and licensure to provide clinical social work - practicing out of Fairbanks, Alaska with nine years of experience supporting people through change. She has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, anger issues, abuse, and major life transitions. Her background includes roles across community mental health, hospitals, schools, and correctional settings, which informs a practical and adaptable style of care.
She has experience counseling couples, adolescents, and adults, and also facilitates therapeutic groups. Her clinical stance combines a strengths-based outlook with solution-focused thinking, client-centered values, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral approaches. This blend guides collaborative work geared toward meaningful change and improved coping in everyday life.
Isatu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - a credential that indicates training and licensure to provide clinical social work - practicing out of Fairbanks, Alaska with nine years of experience supporting people through change. She has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, anger issues, abuse, and major life transitions. Her background includes roles across community mental health, hospitals, schools, and correctional settings, which informs a practical and adaptable style of care.
She has experience counseling couples, adolescents, and adults, and also facilitates therapeutic groups. Her clinical stance combines a strengths-based outlook with solution-focused thinking, client-centered values, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral approaches. This blend guides collaborative work geared toward meaningful change and improved coping in everyday life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Isatu Sidibe have?
She has nine years of experience.
Is Isatu Sidibe a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details are AK LCSW 182520.
In which languages does Isatu Sidibe provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Isatu Sidibe located?
She is located in Alaska.
How can I work with Isatu Sidibe as my therapist?
You can work with Isatu Sidibe through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Isatu Sidibe work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Isatu Sidibe cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Isatu Sidibe
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional bonds, helping people understand how early relationships shape current connections and improving intimacy, trust, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Isatu works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan based on what helps the client make progress.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to connect from different locations within the therapist’s service area, and to choose a communication style that feels most comfortable while pursuing consistent, effective therapeutic work.