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Welcome
I'm Sarah Escobar, a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and Colorado, Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) in Utah, and a Registered Telehealth Provider in South Carolina. With over 9 years of clinical experience, I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals (Autism, ADHD), couples and relationships, and trauma recovery in both individual and group therapy settings.
What I Treat:
I help people navigate: -
Life with ADHD and Autism, offering neurodivergent-affirming therapy that supports emotional regulation, executive functioning, and identity development.
Couples therapy, including support for those experiencing communication breakdowns, sexual disconnection, or navigating the painful process of healing after infidelity. I specialize in helping couples rebuild trust, restore emotional intimacy, and create a path forward-together or apart-with clarity and care.
Trauma, PTSD, and chronic stress with a compassionate, evidence-based approach rooted in current best practices (CCTPI/CCTPII).- Life transitions, identity work, anxiety, depression, and more. Whether you're an individual looking for clarity or a couple seeking reconnection, I'm here to walk beside you with honesty, grace, and clinically sound care.
My Professional Journey
Before becoming a licensed therapist, I spent nearly a decade working with vulnerable and marginalized communities-those facing poverty, homelessness, addiction, and systemic inequities. I managed nonprofit programs that provided essential resources to help people rebuild their lives with dignity. At age 22, I began serving in mid-level and executive leadership roles across profit and nonprofit sectors. These leadership experiences shape my understanding of human systems, workplace culture, and the connection between mental health and professional performance.
My Approach
I believe healing happens in honest, safe, and collaborative spaces. I integrate approaches like CBT, DBT, REBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems-tailored to your goals, identity, and pace. My faith informs my heart for people, and I offer faith-integrated counseling upon request. Whether I'm serving as your therapist or as an executive coach, my mission is to help you thrive-not just survive.
Let's Connect
I look forward to meeting you and helping you take your next steps-whether toward healing, purpose, or growth. When we do better, we all do better-together
Akua B. Anokye, LCSW, MS
Akua B. Anokye is a compassionate and outcome-driven Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience helping individuals and families navigate complex emotional and social challenges. With a strengths-based, patient-centered approach, Akua specializes in addressing issues related to mental and physical illness, crisis intervention, and long-term behavioral health management. Her work has positively impacted adults dealing with chronic behavioral and mental health conditions, as well as at-risk populations in various community settings.
Akua holds a Master of Social Work from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science in Economics from Illinois State University. She has developed expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and solution-focused therapies. Her skills include crisis intervention, telehealth, and effective communication, allowing her to provide personalized care and support through integrated behavioral health services.
In her current role at Mental Health Specialty Group, PA, Akua conducts assessments and provides evidence-based treatment for adults with chronic behavioral and mental health conditions. She previously served as an Adult Outpatient Therapist at La Clinica de Familia, where her work helped 50% of patients successfully discharge within six months through individualized care plans and group support.
Akua’s experience extends to program coordination, community outreach, and advocacy, and she has led initiatives to empower women in low-income communities and improve medication adherence for adults with chronic pain and illness. Her commitment to holistic care and continuous professional development makes her a trusted and knowledgeable clinician dedicated to improving her clients’ quality of life.
Key Specialties:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Crisis Intervention
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Integrated Behavioral Health
- Telehealth Services
Training & Certifications:
- ASIST (Suicide Prevention)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR)