Aida Diallo, MSW, LISW
Clinical Therapist
Fluent in Wolof and French
I am a licensed Independent Social Worker with nine years of experience in the mental health field. I am a graduate of the city college of New York with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and a master's degree in social work from New York University.
As a client centered therapist, I aim to create a safe space where you can verbalize, process, be truly heard and empowered while becoming the best version of yourself. My experience in the mental health field is comprised of advocacy for children in the foster care system, clinical services to chronically homeless individuals, management services for new immigrants diagnosed with chronic medical conditions, and outpatient psychotherapy services. I have worked with many different populations including adolescents, young adults, adults, and families.
On a personal note, I immigrated from Senegal as a teenager and grew up in New York city. I experienced first-hand how major life changes, acculturation issues, learning a new language, leaving friends and family behind, puberty, and overall life adjustments can become stressors without adaptable coping skills and support. These personal experiences continue to shape me and encourages me to always create a space where people's stories are truly heard, their concerns processed and solutions to stress management explored and implemented.
My therapeutic techniques are essentially comprised of cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT and solution-focused therapy. I am also training in EMDR and will have my certification soon. With these techniques, client's participation is paramount. Self-exploration, curiosity, participation, cooperation, self-determination, practice, research, open-mindedness, and commitment are key factors to making therapy successful. I am hopeful that in establishing a great therapeutic relationship with you these factors can be taken into consideration. I look forward to meeting and to supporting you in your journey!
Wolof:
Assalamou aléykoum, mangui toudou Aida di yungou si louye tagate ak di soukhate khélou domou adama. Damaye dimbali gni amé diaffé diaffé khalate bou cella, ndiakaré nguir safara séni aye probléme bagnou andate ak séni sago. Nit, nit moy garaabam inchallah boléne ma sokhlawé oubilnalen sama aye bounte.
Diaradieuf.
French:
Bonjour je m'apelle Aida, je suis un travailleur social independent agree avec 9 ans d'expérience dans le domaine de la santé mentale. Je suis un diplomé du City College de New York City avec un baccalauréat en sociologie et maîtrise en travail social de l'université de New York. En tant que thérapeute centré sur le client, mon objectif est de créer un espace sûr où vous pouvez traiter, être véritablement entendu et autonome tout en devenant la meilleure version de vous-même. Mon expérience dans le domaine de la santé mentale comprend la défense des enfants placés dans le système de placement familial, des services cliniques destinés aux sans-abri chroniques, des services de gestion pour les nouveaux immigrants diagnostiqués avec des problèmes de santé chroniques et des services de psychothérapie ambulatoires. J'ai travaillé avec de nombreuses populations différentes, notamment des adolescents, des jeunes adultes, des adultes, et des familles. Nous avons tous besoin de soutien et de traitement et si vous vous trouvez dans un espace où vous avez besoin de soutien, n'hésitez pas à vous connecter avec moi et j'ai hâte de faire partie de votre voyage.