Practice Philosophy
“My practice is rooted in humanism, the belief that people are self-motivated to pursue their own happiness. I see my role as a guide who can support you on your journey towards happiness. I accept that all people are unique, with unique biology, chemistry, life stories, and life goals all their own. I understand that not everyone gets the same start in life, and that each of us is uniquely shaped by the challenges and opportunities we encounter in our families of origin, our communities, and our society at large.
My goal as a professional is to support you as you strive for happiness and help you identify challenges and develop skills to overcome them. Ultimately, I believe that each person I meet is on a quest searching for a rewarding, meaningful, and fulfilling life. My role is simply to help you get to your destination.
Noted psychiatrist and addiction expert Gabor Maté said that only when compassion is present can healing truly take place. My goal is to be that compassionate presence in your life as you work to understand yourself, identify the source of your unhappiness, and work with you to discover the happiness and life satisfaction that you deserve.”
Abdul Kargbo
Abdul holds a master’s degree in social work from Howard University’s School of Social Work. Prior to getting his MSW, he was working at an outpatient community mental health center and working on getting certified as an addiction counselor. Abdul specializes in helping clients transform their lives by learning to think about their lives in new and less hurtful ways. He employs a variety of techniques including psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, Socratic questioning, and unconditional positive regard. His treatment orientation is heavily influenced by rational emotive and cognitive approaches. Abdul always aims to help clients understand what they want from their lives and to motivate them to achieve those goals.
