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Aiyana Ma'at

Practical, relationship-focused care with depth

LICSW District of Columbia

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Aiyana

Aiyana Ma'at is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in the District of Columbia with 24 years of experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and major life changes.

Background and approach

Her work centers on making sense of painful patterns and finding clearer ways to move forward. She often sees people who look fine on the outside but feel overwhelmed or stuck inside.

Sessions are a place to slow down, name what you carry, and start trying different responses instead of defaulting to survival habits. The goal is clearer thinking and more purposeful choices in daily life.

Her style blends warmth and directness. Conversations are collaborative and practical.

She mixes insight about past family or cultural influences with hands-on tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Aiyana draws from attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques alongside relationship-focused methods like the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy.

Mindfulness practices and attention to how family history shapes reactions also appear in her work. She has spent much of her career supporting people through relationship worries, codependency, commitment and communication problems, separation and divorce, and rebuilding trust after difficult experiences.

She also helps with issues such as abandonment, isolation, blended family challenges, and coping with disruptive mood patterns. Therapy with her focuses on clearer communication, firmer boundaries, and small steps that add up.

She works with each person to find approaches that fit their life and goals.

How her approaches work online

Aiyana commonly uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and reduce repeated negative cycles in close relationships. This approach focuses on specific behaviors and conversations that can change how people interact and reconnect.

She also uses attachment-based work to help people understand how early relationships shape current reactions and intimacy patterns. That approach is useful for people who want to trace old wounds and try new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy is another part of her practice, offering a respectful, listening-focused space where the client's perspective guides the work and choices about goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and the issues they bring. Over time the plan can shift based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face work for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a challenge. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins or ongoing support possible between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family, or other routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aiyana help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship strain, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like abandonment, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Sessions combine understanding past patterns with learning new ways to think, communicate, and act.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults on emotional and relational challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LICSW - practicing in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

24+ years

Licensed in

District of Columbia

Languages

English