CEO & Founder of Curated Change
MEET INCIA
Incia Rashid-Dawdy, MA, NCC, LCPC-IL, LPC-MI, CSTIncia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with over a decade of experience. She specializes in supporting Millennials, Gen Z, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA clients through a culturally sensitive, queer affirming, and sex positive approach.
Her work focuses on helping clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, sexual health, burnout, relationships, and confidence building. As a Pakistani-American daughter of immigrants, Incia values identity, culture, and belonging in the healing process. She is dedicated to providing an inclusive space where clients feel empowered to reach their goals.
ABOUT CURATED CHANGE
Incia founded Curated Change with a clear mission: to provide fully remote counseling and coaching that is both accessible and empowering. Her practice is designed to meet people where they are, offering compassionate and personalized support for those navigating life’s uncertainty, stress, and transitions.
At Curated Change, the focus is on helping clients not only manage challenges but also build the confidence, clarity, and resilience to thrive. All sessions are virtual, allowing for clients to remain in the comfort and safety of their own spaces while receiving support.
Incia’s Approach to Therapy
Incia offers personalized, evidence-based therapy that is tailored to each person’s unique needs. With warmth and care, she creates a supportive space where clients feel understood and empowered to grow.
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Person-centered therapy, also known as Rogerian therapy, is a humanistic approach to psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers. It focuses on creating a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. This type of therapy is at the core of every session with every client to help facilitate safety and comfort throughout treatment.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression, PTSD and anxiety disorders. This is especially effective with anxiety treatment, building self-worth, and reframing daily stressors to make them feel much more manageable.
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Exposure therapy is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that involves gradually exposing a person to their feared situations or objects in a safe and controlled environment. The goal is to help them reduce their anxiety and avoidance behaviors. This is especially helpful for folks struggling with specific phobias, such as germaphobia, claustrophobia, and severe social phobia.
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Psychoanalytic therapy is a form of talk therapy that helps people understand how their past experiences influence their present lives. It's based on the idea that painful feelings can remain in the unconscious mind and impact a person's mood, behavior, and relationships. This is especially helpful for folks wanting to unpack past trauma and better understand how they are currently being impacted.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychotherapy that helps people develop psychological flexibility and adapt to challenges. It's based on mindfulness, acceptance, and values. This is especially helpful for folks who are often worried about the future and feel they cannot engage in the present.
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Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction, to help a person change behavior, increase happiness, and overcome problems. This is especially helpful for interpersonal issues, working on building better habits, and changing how we feel overall.
FIND SERVICES THAT SUIT YOUR NEEDS.
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Individual Therapy
For anyone seeking clinical support and residing in Illinois and Michigan, where Incia is licensed to provide individual psychotherapy.
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Life Coaching
For non-clinical support, encouragement, and personal development available to anyone, located anywhere in the world.
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Sex Therapy
For anyone, solo or partnered, to explore sexuality, intimacy, and how to create meaningful, enjoyable, sex-positive experiences.
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Clinical Supervision
For clinicians-in-training and post-graduate therapists seeking consultation, growth, and developing their professional identities.
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Press and Media
For publications or organizations seeking article contributions, speaking engagements, and press-related opportunities.
