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Ismaila Musah

he/him

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

geometry-shapes iconADHD, Behavioral Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management, Depression
Online in Connecticut
4 years in practice
Ages served: 11-65+

Ismaila accepts 28 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Compsych
Connecticare
ConnectiCare | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare CT
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oxford Health Plans
Poppins Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP

Self pay costs

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions

Ismaila Musah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, behavioral issues, family issues, anger management, and trauma. He has extensive experience working with children as well as experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in different settings such as outpatient, community setting, and residential. 

Ismaila believes in creating an open, safe, and judgment-free environment with clients and is multiculturally competent as well. His therapeutic approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, solution-focused, and also an eclectic approach based on the needs of his clients.

The thing that I most appreciate is that I get positive feedback and with my therapist I feel he is my best friend. At first I was skeptical with a male therapist he's great and I ....

Claire, verified patient of Ismaila

Testimonials are from real patients who completed a post-session satisfaction survey and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

To make a difference in lives.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

It’s always okay to seek help.

What inspires you?

Making a difference.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Build rapport and a good therapeutic relationship.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Watch or play soccer.

SpecialtiesADHD, Behavioral Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Coping Skills, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
ApproachesAny / Eclectic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Family Systems

Years in practice
4 years
Graduating institute
Southern Connecticut State University
Graduating degree
Master of Science in Counseling

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Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1629650544
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Licensed in
Connecticut
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License number4778

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