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Dr. Saja Mboge

Dr. Saja Mboge

LCSW

Tennessee

Practical, collaborative therapy for depression and trauma

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Delaware / Q1-0012883; LCSW, Tennessee / 10247
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Tennessee

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Client-centered care
    • CBT strategies

    About Saja

    Dr. Saja Mboge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience helping people manage depression, trauma, grief, and parenting stresses. He practices in Tennessee and brings a calm, direct style to sessions. He aims to make conversations clear and focused so people can find manageable next steps.

    He uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients find their own reasons for change. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build trust and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include practical skill work, simple experiments to try between meetings, and reflection on what felt useful.

    His background includes supporting veterans and people facing immigration-related stress, as well as those struggling with mood disorders and interpersonal problems. He pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and patterns like codependency or control issues. This variety of experience informs flexible, person-focused care.

    Sessions are meant to be collaborative. He listens for strengths and for small, workable steps that suit each person's life. People leave with clear ideas to practice and a plan to build on progress.

    He practices with sensitivity to cultural and life context and aims to make therapy a practical part of everyday life. If you want straightforward conversation about next steps, he offers an approach that stays focused on what you want to change.

  2. Approaches that translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversation style that helps people clarify their goals and find internal motivation to change. It works well for making decisions about behavior, commitment to goals, and moving through ambivalence.

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead. This approach helps people feel heard and supported as they sort through difficult emotions.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and mood difficulties.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then try interventions that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what is working.

    Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use fewer visual cues when they prefer phone conversations or rely on lower bandwidth connections. Ask about current session options when you book to match practical needs with therapeutic goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Delaware, Tennessee

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

    He helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment problems, codependency, mood disorders, and family issues.

    How would you describe the therapeutic style used in sessions?

    The style is collaborative and goal-focused. Sessions combine listening with practical skill-building drawn from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness approaches.

    What relevant experience does the therapist have?

    He has 15 years of clinical experience working with people facing complex emotional and interpersonal challenges, including veterans and those dealing with immigration stress.

    What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?

    He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with licenses in Tennessee and Delaware, and practices in Tennessee.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients schedule with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the steps to begin working together?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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