Michael Gwanjaye(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Minnesota•New Jersey•Virginia•Washington
Anxiety -Borderline personality disorder- Depression-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Trauma-
Michael Gwanjaye
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Professional statement
Michael Gwanjaye is an LICSW first generation college graduate with extensive experience working with vulnerable populations supporting them from a trauma informed care perspective. He has worked with non profits in the United States and in Africa for over 20 years. He has worked as a therapist for over 4 years in Minnesota and Washington. He was recently licensed to work as an LCSW in New Jersey and Virginia.
Michael will ask questions, support introspection, and enable free exploration of all parts of yourself. He will boost your ability to breakdown of complex trauma, enhance adherence, and reach inner healing. His approach relies on your story with acceptance and awareness of diversity biases and with you as the expert of your own life.
He offers a blend of DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma Focused therapy, Psycho-dynamic therapy, and Motivational interviewing to illuminate your strengths and challenge you. He does not make promises, just one session at a time until you find you way to emotional tranquility and inner peace.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 4 years
Kikalu Mental Health, Therapist, 2022 - Present
Mindful Therapy Group, Therapist, 2022 - 2025
Pacific Mental Health, Associate Therapist, 2022 - 2023
Fuller Living and Associates, Associate Therapist, 2022 - 2023
Winona State university, MSW, 2022
Licensure
Washington: LW.61575358 - Minnesota: 31171 - Virginia: 0904018484 - New Jersey: 44SC06508900Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Borderline personality disorder - Increasing insight into relational patterns and destructive behaviors; development of coping strategies for uncomfortable emotions or situations; skills for emotional identification and regulation.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in WA, MN, VA, NJ)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in WA, MN, NJ)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (in-network in WA, MN, NJ)
- Blue Cross of MN (in-network in MN)
- Carelon Behavioral Health (in-network in MN, VA, NJ)
- Cigna (in-network in WA, MN, VA, NJ)
- Devoted Health (in-network in WA)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (in-network in MN)
- Humana - Medicare (in-network in WA)
- Independence Blue Cross (in-network in MN, NJ)
- Optum (in-network in WA, MN, NJ)
- Oscar Health (in-network in WA, MN, NJ)
- Oxford Health Plans (in-network in WA, MN, NJ)
- Premera Blue Cross (in-network in WA)
- Regence Blue Shield (in-network in WA)
- United Healthcare (in-network in WA, MN, NJ)
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare (in-network in WA, MN, NJ)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$165 (53min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
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