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Ayanna Fowler

LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor)

Therapist

Schedule at Parsippany, NJSchedule at Basking Ridge, NJ
About Ayanna Fowler

Ayanna Fowler (she, her, hers) is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Rutgers University. Ayanna believes in the multifaceted nature of individuals and utilizes a person-centered approach to create integrative therapy experiences. She employs techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness to meet the unique needs of her clients. With experience in both individual and group counseling across a wide age range, Ayanna has clinical expertise in treating depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, head and brain injuries, bereavement, and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others. She is passionate about eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health and is committed to supporting individuals as they courageously seek therapeutic services.

In her personal time, Ayanna enjoys writing poetry, traveling, reading, and engaging in community volunteer support. She believes that empathy, active listening, cultural competence, and open-mindedness are essential qualities that foster strong client-counselor rapport. Often described as having a calling for “acts of service,” Ayanna works passionately to provide care and support to her community.

Ayanna can be found at the following locations:

Specialties:


Behavior Issues Career Counseling Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief and Loss Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harm Trauma Mixed Race & Multi-Cultural Relationships ADD/ADHD Adjustment Disorder (Life Changes) Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression Mood Disorder Panic Disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Anger Management (Anger) Stress Management Relationship/Marital Issues Women’s Issues Addiction Relapse Prevention Culturally Responsive Care

Insurance Accepted:

  • Aetna
  • Aetna: Medicare
  • Aetna: PPO/POS
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Cigna/Evernorth: Medicare
  • Horizon BCBS
  • Horizon BCBS: Medicare
  • PHCS/MultiPlan/Claritev
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Self Pay

Therapy Types:

  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples/Marriage Therapy

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy