Prisca Okeahialam-swaray, LICSW

Support for anxiety, relationships, and healing

Strengths based therapy
Trauma informed support
Change focused guidance

About Prisca Okeahialam-swaray

Prisca Okeahialam-swaray is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 13 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult seasons of life. She works with concerns such as stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and the pain that can come with grief and loss. She also has experience helping clients navigate depression.

Her work is grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own story. Prisca focuses on identifying and building the strengths clients already carry, so those strengths can become practical tools for facing what feels overwhelming. She recognizes that reaching out for help is a meaningful act of courage, especially when someone is seeking a more fulfilling and happier life and considering steps toward change.

Prisca offers steady support and encouragement throughout the therapeutic process, aiming to help clients feel empowered as they move toward their goals and create the changes they want to see in their lives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

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. Prisca Okeahialam-swaray is licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). License number: MN LICSW 20173.

In which languages does Prisca Okeahialam-swaray provide therapy?

Prisca Okeahialam-swaray provides therapy in English.

Where is Prisca Okeahialam-swaray located?

Prisca Okeahialam-swaray is located in Minnesota.

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

Sessions with Prisca Okeahialam-swaray are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering multiple ways to connect based on your needs and comfort level.

Does Prisca Okeahialam-swaray work with international clients?

No. 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 to help 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 That Translate Well to Online Care

Prisca Okeahialam-swaray draws from approaches that are practical, supportive, and adaptable to online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a steady focus on what matters most to the client, which can be especially helpful when someone is navigating anxiety, grief, or relationship stress and wants a space to feel understood while clarifying next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with new ways of responding. It often supports clients who want structured tools for stress, anxiety, and depression, including strategies they can practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for handling intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication, which can be useful during periods of overwhelm or conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Prisca collaborates with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and current challenges, then adjusts the work so it feels relevant and workable.

Online therapy also makes it easier to fit support into real life. Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how and when they connect.

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