Kafayat (Ayoka) Hannah
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
South Carolina therapists accepting new clients
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About Kafayat
As a licensed therapist in South Carolina, I bring nearly two decades of compassionate mental health experience to my practice. My approach centers on supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges, with specialized expertise in depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
I am deeply committed to creating a supportive, culturally responsive therapeutic environment that honors each client’s unique journey. My work focuses on empowering individuals through transformative experiences including self-love, navigating social anxiety, workplace challenges, women’s issues, and significant life transitions like divorce, pregnancy, and personal growth.
My practice is grounded in understanding and addressing diverse emotional landscapes—from managing isolation and financial stress to processing complex feelings around relationships and personal identity. I strive to provide a warm, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal change.
What Kafayat helps with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Money and financial issues
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Kafayat works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Ayoka is absolutely amazing. She’s listens and is very attentive to details. Very compassionate and understanding. Her knowledge and technique have helped me through some difficult situations. She is absolutely the best!”
- “The absolute best therapist ever! Very attentive and supportive and informative! I couldn’t have been place with a better person based on my request.”
- “Ayoka is the absolute best! She’s very attentive and provides great advice and strategies on coming up with resolutions for problem solving and expertise has help me with being able to communicate my feelings with my partner is a positive and constructive way. Easy to talk to and our sessions from the beginning have been delightful.”
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- “I have only had 2 sessions with Mrs. Ayoka. I feel she truly understands me and she is so sweet. I really appreciate her guidance and checking in on me. Making sure I am doing the work and reminding me to continue push forward. Because Life has really been lifeing for me. I'm ecstatic about this journey. I'm glad I have a therapist who is relatable.”
- “Great!”
- “Ayoka is a wonderful therapist! She actively listens, asks clarification questions and is interested in me as a person not just a client. I would highly recommend her to anyone!”
- “Kafayat is wonderful therapists, she listens to what we have to say and is able to provide informative unbiased feedback”
- “Ayoka is extremely helpful and a wonderful person at heart. She is very knowledgeable and great at giving perspective in many situations which is bolstered by her nice and warm personality.”
- “She is the BEST therapist! I would recommend her to everyone!”
- “Ayoka is very intuitive and is great at getting my daughter to open up and try new things. She checks in with me and lets me know what tools she’s suggested to my daughter so I can help her in using those tools. Ayoka is very easy to talk and we love her!”
- “Ayoka has a kind and calm disposition! I can feel comfortable talking as a woman of color and I feel safe with the topics I share. Her suggestions have helped me navigate day to day experiences and she lets me talk through my emotions.”
- “K. Ayoka has been great this far. She's touched base throughout the week, and encouraged us to work on areas needing improvement. The format for our sessions is super convenient and conducive to our busy schedules. Thanks so much!”
- “Such a kind, understanding, beautiful person. I cannot recommend her enough!”
- “Love love love Ayoka”
- “We love Ayoka. She is fair and gives extra support when needed. We have already referred others to her”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.