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Dr. Saja Mboge

Therapist · Tennessee

Dr. Saja Mboge

LCSW

Practical, person-centered care for emotional recovery

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Experience
15 years
Based in
Tennessee
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Client-centered approach
  • Skills for daily life
  • Focus on healing

About Saja

Dr. Saja Mboge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience supporting people through depression, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. He practices in Tennessee and focuses on helping individuals find steady ground after painful events. His style is warm and direct, aiming to make therapy understandable and useful from the first visit.

In sessions he listens for what matters most to each person and shapes the work around those goals. He uses client-centered methods to center the person's perspective and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address thinking patterns that keep problems going. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness tools when people need help managing intense emotions.

Dr. Mboge often helps people who are coping with family of origin difficulties, communication problems, or the emotional fallout of divorce and separation. He also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, isolation, and mood disorders. He pays attention to how past experiences influence current behavior and relationships.

He aims to make sessions feel like a collaborative effort. Clients can expect clear explanations of approaches and simple steps to try between meetings. The focus is on building skills that fit the person's day-to-day life.

Grounded in practical experience, Dr. Mboge works to create a respectful space where people can process difficult emotions and move toward goals at a pace that feels manageable.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
Delaware · Q1-0012883
LCSW
Tennessee · 10247

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Delaware, Tennessee

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience and following their priorities in sessions. It helps when people need a respectful space to talk through tough emotions and decide what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors feed problems. It uses clear exercises and homework to change patterns that keep depression, anxiety, or relationship problems stuck.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is reviewed.

If you are considering online therapy, check the listed session options before booking to confirm what formats are offered. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time so therapy can be more consistent. Talk with the therapist about what will make sessions most useful for your routine and concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and parenting stress, among other concerns such as divorce and separation, attachment issues, and mood disorders.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, paired with practical methods from CBT and DBT to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation.

What is his background and experience?

He has 15 years of clinical experience working with people through complex emotional challenges, including veterans and those coping with family-related difficulties.

What credentials and region are associated with this clinician?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with LCSW credentials in Tennessee and Delaware, and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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