Makeda Kahlein - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

9 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Makeda Kahlein

I am originally from Brooklyn New York, and ave resided in South Carolina since 2003. I started my Undergraduate degree at John Jay College of Criminal Justice wherein I majored in Forensic Psychology, with a minor in African Studies. When I relocated to South Carolina, I completed my Undergraduate degree in Psychology at South Carolina State University. I later attended Argosy University and completed my Graduate degree in Community Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University. I am a servant of the community, and look forward to being on the team and providing quality of care for our Clients who are actively working on their journey to mental wellness. I am ready to serve you on this platform on Mondays and Tuesdays. PLEASE feel free schedule a session, so that we can get started on your journey to mental wellness.

Licenses

LPC

6791

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Jealousy
Midlife crisis
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Existential Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“She helps me with good questions and supportive advice, I appreciate Makeda's ability to listen and respond.”

“I value the new takes she provides on what is troubling me. Reframing leads to better understanding.”

“I value Makeda's patience and ability to say things that put me back on an even keel, and to look at things from another angle. This has helped me to look for and find answers where I didn't before.”

“She is absolute best. I don't think I could have found a Better therapist for myself ! I really appreciate all the help she has given me with life!!”

“She is an excellent therapist; she was there to provide a deeper level of comfort and understanding in the situation I was in; while offering concrete solutions to relieve stress and proceed forward with set boundaries and the intent of bettering myself each day. Awesome work.”

“Makeda is a very professional and caring therapist. I am grateful to have followed all these sessions with her, from which she always proved to be of great help with great impacts in my life.”

“Makeda very gently helps me to see things I haven't been aware of but which broaden my understanding of why people do what they do. It's not always as simple as it seems, and is rarely directed at you in particular. This helps me.”

“I have just started working with Makeda and she has been great! I love that she gives me work to do in between its very helpful for where I am on my current journey of transition! I appreciate that she is honest and doesn’t sugar coat things! Very easy to talk to!”

“I highly recommend Makeda to anyone struggling with achieving their goals and mental health. She is both a great listener and motivator.”

“I love her! Would love to video chat!”

“Makeda listens well and is good at helping me sort out what I am saying.”

“She’s the best! I feel very comfortable talking to her and she makes me feel better after our sessions. I wish I can talk to her everyday during this tragic moment in my life”

“I really enjoy working with Makeda! She listens to me and supports me. I would recommend her to any one of my friends!”

“Makeda provides a no-judgemental zone and a safe place. I feel listened too, taken care of and like a priority to her.”

“Maked Kahlein has helped me so much. I had some trauma that I have been holding on to for a long time. She has helped me heal and grow”

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.