Sister Deotila Takulyambwani
LMHCA
As a Counselor, I adhere to the unique hallmarks of my profession with a focus on health and wellness of the whole person, including my role in promoting advocacy, reflective empowerment and balanced well-being. My practice is inclusive and comprises working with individuals, couples and groups. This involves working with adolescents and adults who struggle with singular and multi-dimensional mental health issues (i.e., ADHD, OCD, Adult diagnosed Autism etc).
My approach is informed by numerous modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), and Carl Roger’s Three Core Conditions: 1. Congruence or genuineness of the counselor, 2. Unconditional positive regard, and 3. Accurate empathy. I also use The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work concepts to help couples navigate, repair and rebuild their relationships.
I believe that as each person gains a better understanding of themselves and can learn to Identify their own ways of thinking and behavior, regardless of the stress, frustration, suffering and societal/cultural confusions in life, together we become people who value, learn and grow from all that life has to offer.
I completed a Master of Art in Counseling in 2024 from Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington and now practice as a Licensed Associate Mental Health Counselor. Additionally, in 2023 I completed developmental disability training and volunteered providing consultation support to people with developmental disabilities at multiple licensed healthcare facilities in Washington State.
I am a practicing Medical Doctor in my home country of Tanzania, graduating in 2016 from St. Francis University of Health and Allied Sciences (Ifakara). My work and experience as a physician focused on helping underserved women and children in rural Tanzania, this included emergency obstetrics and gynecology surgical services as well as pediatric, newborn, and neonatal in/outpatient patient care. I also mentored and offered consultation to youth and families that struggled with different psychosocial, relationship and marital problems.
Specializations & Expertise
Individuals
couples
groups
ADHD
OCD
adult-diagnosed Autism
CBT
DBT
TIC