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Abu Kamara, Therapist

Abu Kamara, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Culver City, California

Specialties:
Ability status ADHD Adoption & foster care Aging Alcohol use Anger issues Anxiety Attachment issues +56
Ages Served
18-75+
Does Not Manage Medication
Provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance

About Abu Kamara (He/Him)

Abu Kamara, LCSW, helps adults build practical skills, regain balance, and move forward through life’s challenges with confidence and purpose. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, he provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to clients throughout California. Abu works collaboratively with individuals and couples, creating a supportive space where clients can explore concerns, identify strengths, and develop effective strategies for lasting emotional wellness. His clinical approach is grounded in respect, authenticity, and the belief that meaningful growth is possible at every stage of life. Abu is dedicated to helping clients navigate the emotional impact of depression, mood disorders, and significant life losses. Whether someone is coping with persistent sadness, adjusting to major life transitions, or processing grief, he provides a steady and encouraging therapeutic presence. His goal is to help clients gain insight, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful changes that support long-term well-being. Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, Abu helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen resilience, and align their actions with their values. He also incorporates faith-informed perspectives when appropriate to meet clients’ individual preferences and needs. Abu earned his education from Baylor University and is committed to ongoing professional growth and clinical excellence. Outside of his clinical work, Abu enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures, staying active through sports and fitness, serving his community, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • First responder stress
  • Men's health/issues
  • Military & veteran
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hallucinations
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs

Therapy Types

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
  • EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
  • Faith Based Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Integrative & Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT)
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Sports Psychology & Therapy
  • Strength-Based Therapy

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Baylor University

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Abu Kamara, Therapist in Culver City, California

Abu Kamara

Therapist in Culver City, California

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