Manga Omasombo, LICSW, LCSW
Compassionate LICSW helping people through life challenges
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and family
- Addictions recovery
About Manga Omasombo
Manga Omasombo is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, depression, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life challenges. With professional credentials of LICSW and LCSW, Manga holds recognized clinical social work licenses and applies that training to support clients across many concerns, including parenting, sleep and eating difficulties, career questions, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem.
Manga centers the therapeutic work on each person’s strengths and lived experience, approaching clients as the experts of their own stories while offering guidance and tools to overcome what feels overwhelming. She respects that reaching out for support takes courage and aims to create a collaborative space where practical coping strategies and deeper healing can develop. Manga works with individuals facing first responder stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and grief, and she also supports people exploring non-monogamous relationship dynamics and life purpose questions.
Sessions are conducted in English, and Manga is open to working with international clients. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques and client-focused listening to help people move toward a more satisfying, balanced life.
Manga centers the therapeutic work on each person’s strengths and lived experience, approaching clients as the experts of their own stories while offering guidance and tools to overcome what feels overwhelming. She respects that reaching out for support takes courage and aims to create a collaborative space where practical coping strategies and deeper healing can develop. Manga works with individuals facing first responder stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and grief, and she also supports people exploring non-monogamous relationship dynamics and life purpose questions.
Sessions are conducted in English, and Manga is open to working with international clients. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques and client-focused listening to help people move toward a more satisfying, balanced life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Communication problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Manga Omasombo have?
Manga Omasombo has 5 years of professional experience.
Is Manga Omasombo a licensed therapist?
Yes. Manga holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. License details are DC LICSW LC200001593 and VA LCSW 0904014486.
In which languages does Manga Omasombo provide therapy?
Manga provides therapy in English.
Where is Manga Omasombo located?
Manga is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Manga Omasombo as my therapist?
You can work with Manga through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Manga Omasombo work with international clients?
Yes, Manga works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Manga Omasombo cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as 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 to help match you with Manga. 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 tailored to your needs
Manga integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing into her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and supporting clients to find their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, sleeping and eating issues, and coping with stress. Motivational interviewing helps people explore their ambivalence about change and strengthen their own motivation, which is useful for addictions, behavior change, and goal-oriented work.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Manga works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies over time to support meaningful progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions occur - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose formats that fit work, family life, or travel. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from different locations, and schedule sessions at times that suit each person’s routine.