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Prisca Okeahialam-swaray, LICSW

Minnesota LICSW supporting stress and trauma recovery
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Relationship support

About Prisca Okeahialam-swaray

Prisca Okeahialam-swaray is a licensed social worker practicing in Minnesota with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, and recover from trauma and abuse, while also supporting those coping with grief, loss, and depression.

Prisca approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert on their own life and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet difficult challenges. She emphasizes the courage involved in seeking a more fulfilling life and views the therapeutic relationship as a space to support and empower clients as they take steps toward change. Her work is grounded in recognizing resilience and building practical strategies to move forward.

As a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Prisca brings formal social work training and clinical experience to her practice. She aims to collaborate with clients to identify goals, draw on their resources, and create sustainable ways to cope with life transitions and emotional struggles.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Prisca Okeahialam-swaray have?

Prisca Okeahialam-swaray has 13 years of professional experience.

Is Prisca Okeahialam-swaray a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LICSW. License details: MN LICSW 20173.

In which languages does Prisca Okeahialam-swaray provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Prisca Okeahialam-swaray located?

Prisca is located in Minnesota.

How can I work with Prisca Okeahialam-swaray as my therapist?

You can work with Prisca through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Prisca Okeahialam-swaray work with international clients?

Prisca Okeahialam-swaray does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Prisca Okeahialam-swaray 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

Prisca uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s own perspective guides the work; this approach helps people who want support exploring values, making decisions, and strengthening self-understanding. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and helps people develop skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance are priorities, offering concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Prisca collaborates with each client to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on different techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan based on what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy with Prisca is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel, and they allow clients to continue work on goals in a format that feels most manageable for them.

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