Bakir Abushhiwa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, couples and families. Bakir has been practicing in Wisconsin since 2017. Just as each individual is unique, so too should their therapy be. I take evidence based therapies and tailor them to the needs of my clients, bringing about change to support a higher quality of life through reducing suffering and promoting greater health. Interventions and theories play an important role in how a therapist supports bringing about change, but change can be limited if there isn’t a solid therapeutic relationship. Through trust, genuineness, empathy and a non judgmental stance I try to meet my clients where they are at. Working collaboratively, we will embark on setting mutually agreed upon goals and support collaborative problem solving around how best to support bringing about change in your life. Some of the problems I support people through are; depression, anxiety, trauma, relational stressors, eating disorders, behavioral problems, body image, grief and loss, life adjustments, and those seeking general counseling and support.
Specialties
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Activation for Depression
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder
Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Cognitive Therapy for Depression
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Exposure Therapies for Specific Phobias
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
Mental Health Services
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Clinics
Behavioral Health and Psychiatry Clinic
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Professional Certifications and Education
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
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Medical interpreters are available to help
patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff.
For more information, please contact
interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.
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