Welcome
Greetings! My name is Hannah Emma Acquaye. My purpose is to help you understand how your mental health can enhance your joy, satisfaction, and total wellbeing. I am a licensed psychologist (PSY 00615-75-20/P), a researcher, a clinician, and a teacher. Beyond my professional life, I am a friend who advocates for you to understand your total wellness.
As a therapist, I use a combination of techniques to come alongside you on your journey towards healing. I use a positive psychology lens and focuses on each client’s unique strengths as well as the issues of life that are making your heart heavy. Depending on what burdens your heart, I could incorporate faith in the healing process as well as explore family relations and how these patterns affect how you behave. I believe strongly that when you understand how your mind connects with your spirit and your body, you’ll take the necessary steps towards healing.
When I’m not journeying with my clients, I am a teacher of research to graduate students, a writer of academic journals, and mostly striving to practice what I preach. I practice self-care – taking care of my own mental wellness by creating the appropriate boundaries to recharge as well as to give to family and friends. Despite the multiple accomplishments, my greatest joy is to see you grow emotionally as you get to believe in your own worth and the contribution you make in your society. I get super excited when one person recognizes their place on this earth, then strives to make it a better place for themselves and the next person.
Key Services
Psychotherapy / Counseling
Through the therapeutic relationship, I can ‘walk’ with you as you discover ways to enhance your mental wellness
Education & Clinical Supervision
Hannah approaches supervision from a collaborative constructivist developmental framework. The general areas that receive attention in supervision include the supervisee’s professional behaviors, counseling skills, personal awareness, incorporating evidence based research into practice, diagnoses, and client/case conceptualization.
Play Therapy
Many adults use words to express themselves; children, on the other hand, use play to express joy, sadness, confusion, and trauma-related experiences. I use the non-directive play therapy techniques to both assess children and to allow them to find healing in a safe environment.
Advocacy
In my role as a teacher, I empower students to enhance their own mental wellbeing while providing a safe space for clients in their communities. Through public speaking and seminars, I help you become aware of how your mental wellness can affect those around you as well as your environment