Arabic Therapists in Port Jefferson, NY

My approach to therapy is to create a supportive and compassionate space that will allow us to challenge and explore patterns of behavior, relationship dynamics, thoughts and experiences, while allowing healing to occur on the path to achieving your therapeutic goals.

I am a second generation Syrian-American and ​Arabic speaking, Licensed Mental Health ​Counselor based in Brooklyn, New York. I lead with curiosity. My approach is holistic, ​eclectic, client-centered, and collaborative. I ​integrate trauma and somatic informed ​modalities, mindfulness-based practices, and ​Internal Family Systems (IFS) or parts-work​ to support individuals with noticing patterns ​and making choices to live more liberated lives​. I believe that all humans have the capacity​ to rewire their brains, reframe narratives, heal ​and connect with their most joyful and authen​tic selve​s​.

Having grown up in Lebanon and upon completing my master's degree and PhD in Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology at the University of Sorbonne in Paris, I embraced multiple cultures as well as various approaches to psychotherapy. I worked and trained with women around the age of menopause as well as middle aged men. I also worked with children and adolescents. I was trained in many forms of the talking cures but mainly in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am fluent in English, Arabic and French.

You feel alone, misunderstood and anxious about showing up as your full, authentic self. You feel emotionally disconnected from loved ones because they don’t get you anymore. Or maybe they never did. You find yourself searching for meaning in life while trying to understand who you are and where you belong. You feel lost and terrified. Those around you don’t understand, nor do they see how much you’re struggling. You’ve become good at hiding how you really feel. Sometimes you feel others may be better off without you. You're close to giving up, but you want to make a change. You long to be understood and accepted, and to belong.

I believe we are defined by the diversity of our experiences, relationships, and identities. My role as a therapist is to create a safe space without judgment where the diversity of your experiences can be explored with compassion. The work we do together is collaborative and centered on your personal growth, needs, and desires. The goal is to help you explore your past, thoughts, and emotions to understand oneself and live a more full and satisfying life.

Create positive & healthy changes in your life. You have taken a courageous step toward healing. Whether you have relationship issues, family conflicts, fears, anxiety, panic, trauma, depression, bottled up frustration and insecurities, you will gain concrete skills to manage them IMMEDIATELY. If you feel marginalized because of sexual orientation, being an immigrant, having disabilities or feel like an outsider, you will be heard, empowered and taught to be self protective. I work with the LGBTQ community. Those dealing with chronic pain, infertility and adoption, integrating a mind-body approach. I am fluent in Hebrew and Arabic.

Feeling depressed and down? Struggling with anxiety? Suffering from panic attacks? Dealing with obsessive compulsive behavior? Unhappy with your life style and looking for a positive change? Burnout from stress? I am here to offer the best help. My goal is to create a supportive environment for my clients where they feel safe and secure. Together, we will work on learning new coping skills and strategies in order to help you get better and stay well.

I come from a diverse multicultural background and have spent significant portions of my life living in Dubai, Lebanon, and North America. I am fluent in both English and Arabic. I give therapy in a collaborative and challenging way. I am very passionate and engaged in my sessions, and I worked hard on myself to be able to offer these services in the quality that I do. I am very warm and empathetic, and I offer unconditional acceptance of others while maintaining an endless curiosity about people's lived experiences.

I am happy to see you via video sessions (only) during this time. My name is Hebah (pronounced Hib-a), and I am excited you found my profile. Therapy is about discussing your problems, but that’s only the beginning. When you develop a relationship with an empathic, attuned therapist, you will find your inherent strength, heal old emotional wounds, discover new ways to solve problems and change how you live your life. I am a bilingual (English/Arabic) therapist with over ten years of psychotherapy experience. I use a straightforward, gentle, respectful, non-blaming, culturally sensitive approach to counseling.

For kids and adults, I provide individual counseling. For adults who suspect they're autistic, I do autism evaluations that are neurodiversity-affirming. And for parents looking for tools to decrease their child's anxiety, I'm a trained provider in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).

Please note that at this time I am currently only accepting requests for supervision for clinicians looking to attain clinical licensure or interested in private supervision. My approach to therapy - A relationship built on trust and empathy is key to healing. I believe in providing a person-centered and non-judgmental therapeutic atmosphere that starts with building rapport. Many parts of our identity contribute to our perceptions and we’ll work together to identify those so you can have a personalized treatment. I believe in a culturally sensitive approach to both assessment and treatment is important.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am trained to think systemically and work with individuals, couples and families. I have worked with a wide range of presenting problems, such as: depression and anxiety, stress related to life transitions (such as marriage, pregnancy, graduation, switching careers, etc), relationship & family issues, issues related to parenting and children, trauma, chronic pain, and more.

Just as we do not rush a butterfly out of its cocoon, it is imperative to honor each individual’s process, trusting the journey is as beautiful as the destination. Nayera utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy that incorporates Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with components of Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Therapy.

We cannot become our highest selves if we are not our healthiest selves. Whether you are feeling stuck with relationships, anxiety, anger, or low mood, we can address your concerns together and strive toward creating change. My approach is very integrative and mind-body-spirit focused, which allows me to implement therapy that is custom-tailored to your needs. Unresolved emotions can cause mental and physical imbalances in our bodies, including weight gain and stress-related disorders. It’s important to work through your past for a brighter future.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am trained to think systemically and work with individuals, couples and families. I have worked with a wide range of presenting problems, such as: depression and anxiety, stress related to life transitions (such as marriage, pregnancy, graduation, switching careers, etc), relationship & family issues, issues related to parenting and children, trauma, chronic pain, and more.

Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

No topic is off limits in our sessions, and nothing is “too big” or “too small” to talk about. Whether you’re facing a new problem or an older one, I would love to be here for you to listen and to help. I’ve worked with many clients who are trying to explore and better understand who they are, to understand their relationships with friends and lovers, or who are grappling with major life changes like relocation, changing careers, or recovering from painful past experiences. I have specific expertise in working with POC and culturally diverse clients, exploring issues such as oppressive systems and separation from family.

Welcome, and congratulations on taking this courageous step towards connecting with a therapist. In my practice, I offer individual and couples counseling. My approach is empathic, respectful, honest, and collaborative. Together, we will pay attention to past experiences, including family dynamics, as well as work on practical, realistic approaches to dealing with today. I have found that people are more resilient than they think. I work to help you harness that strength and regain hope.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.