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Aiyana Ma'at

Experienced LICSW blending insight and practical skills

LICSW District of Columbia

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Aiyana

Aiyana Ma'at is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in the District of Columbia with 24 years of experience helping people navigate emotional and relational challenges.

Background and approach

She brings together practical techniques and reflective exploration to address anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, and the pressures that come with life transitions. Her work often focuses on how family dynamics, attachment history, and past wounds shape current reactions and relationship patterns.

Her style blends warmth and directness, creating a space to slow down, make sense of what feels overwhelming, and experiment with new ways of thinking and communicating.

She uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside attachment-informed and client-centered approaches to help clients learn concrete skills while also deepening insight into long-standing patterns such as codependency, control issues, or difficulty trusting others. Aiyana supports people through relationship struggles, family problems, divorce or separation, grief around loss or abandonment, and other sources of isolation and life disruption.

Sessions aim to move beyond simply coping toward clearer intentions, healthier boundaries, and increased self-compassion. Clients seeking to understand patterns, rebuild trust in themselves, and develop sustainable ways of relating often find her collaborative, grounded manner helpful during change and recovery.

Integrating Attachment and CBT for Online Healing



Aiyana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thinking and behavior patterns to improve day-to-day functioning and mood. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current emotional responses and interpersonal dynamics, which can be particularly useful for addressing trust, abandonment, or recurring relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and needs, and adjusts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. Clients can expect a mix of skill-building and relational exploration tailored to their unique situation rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work and life commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during transitions and to access licensed professionals from the District of Columbia without added travel, supporting consistent progress and practical application between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns can be addressed in therapy here?
Aiyana works with a range of emotional and relational concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship stress, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and family problems.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative, warm, and practical with an emphasis on understanding patterns while teaching skills. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, and relationship-focused work.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience supporting adults, young adults, and families through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, workplace stress, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to this practice?
The clinician practices in the District of Columbia and holds the credential DC LICSW LC50079727 as a licensed clinical social worker.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

District of Columbia

Languages

English