Chakina Sumpter

Chakina Sumpter, LMSW, is deeply committed to positively impacting her clients' lives, driven by a genuine desire to foster growth, well-being, and lasting change. Chakina approaches each client relationship with empathy, understanding, and a tailored strategy to address their unique needs and aspirations. She brings 2 years of experience to her work that includes working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital.

Chakina exclusively provides telehealth services to adult clients, offering accessible and convenient support. Chakina specializes in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, communication issues, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. She employs a person-centered, strengths-based approach, incorporating motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

At the core of Chakina's therapeutic philosophy is a deeply person-centered approach, emphasizing each individual's unique strengths and inherent potential. She empowers clients to identify and leverage their existing resources to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. To this end, she skillfully integrates evidence-based techniques from motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through motivational interviewing, Chakina helps clients explore and resolve ambivalence, strengthening their motivation for positive change. This collaborative approach fosters a supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their therapeutic journey. Simultaneously, by drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy principles, she assists clients in identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their difficulties. This allows for the development of healthier coping mechanisms and more adaptive ways of thinking and reacting. Chakina’s goal is to provide a tailored and holistic therapeutic experience designed to promote lasting well-being and personal growth.

Outside of work, Chakina enjoys traveling, crafting, and going to the gym.