Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How Manga works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Manga
Manga Omasombo is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and life stressors. She uses a down-to-earth style and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed. She practices Client-Centered Therapy, which means she listens first and follows the person's pace.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding.
Background and approach
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are part of her toolkit to build motivation and set short-term, practical goals. Over five years of clinical work in Virginia have given her experience with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and anger. She also supports people facing addictions, relationship and family stress, sleep or eating concerns, and challenges tied to work and life transitions.
Manga pays attention to communication problems and issues that often affect first responders and caregivers. Her approach is simple and direct. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change, clear next steps, and skills that can be tried between meetings.
She describes clients as the experts in their lives and uses questions and reflection to help people find their own solutions. Manga holds both LICSW and LCSW credentials, listed for District of Columbia and Virginia respectively, and works with English-speaking clients. She accepts international clients and adapts session plans to fit each person’s situation and goals.
What Manga works with
Everything Manga lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Manga's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Manga lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online and in the moment
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist reflects what she hears, helps clarify values and priorities, and supports the client to set their own goals; this approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and space to talk things through. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical exercises to try different responses; CBT is often helpful for anxiety, anger, and sleep or mood problems.Choosing a method is a collaborative process. Manga will talk with the client about goals, past efforts, and what feels manageable. Together they decide whether to try CBT techniques, motivational interviewing, or a more client-centered path, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls let the therapist and client work face-to-face when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or commute. Live chat or text-based messaging supports short check-ins, homework review, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity and try strategies in everyday life.
Questions people ask about Manga
What concerns does Manga commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and anger. Her practice also addresses addictions, relationship and family challenges, sleep and eating issues, and work or life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is listening-first and practical. She blends client-centered listening with CBT techniques and short-term goal work to create clear steps clients can try between sessions.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, and addictions.
What credentials and region are associated with her practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, listed for the District of Columbia and Virginia. Her practice is based in Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or international formats?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.