Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
My specialties include relationships (romantic, family, friends, work), multicultural therapy, life transitions, self-esteem, work/life balance, purpose and meaning, and value-based living. It is a courageous step to reach out for help. I aim to provide a welcoming, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable showing up as you are. My style is warm, affirming, and collaborative and I view us as a team. My goal is to empower you to lead a life that is meaningful to you. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey of personal growth!
My specialties include relationships (romantic, family, friends, work), multicultural therapy, life transitions, self-esteem, work/life balance, purpose and meaning, and value-based living. It is a courageous step to reach out for help. I aim to provide a welcoming, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable showing up as you are. My style is warm, affirming, and collaborative and I view us as a team. My goal is to empower you to lead a life that is meaningful to you. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey of personal growth!
We help children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions feel more grounded and connected. Parents often come in needing support with emotional regulation, behavior concerns, and school stress, while adults may be struggling with anxiety, OCD, or relationship challenges. We also specialize in working with immigrant families navigating cultural and intergenerational stress, and we provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients. Together, we focus on practical tools, stronger relationships, and helping life feel more manageable.
We help children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions feel more grounded and connected. Parents often come in needing support with emotional regulation, behavior concerns, and school stress, while adults may be struggling with anxiety, OCD, or relationship challenges. We also specialize in working with immigrant families navigating cultural and intergenerational stress, and we provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients. Together, we focus on practical tools, stronger relationships, and helping life feel more manageable.
I help individuals and couples who are ready for something to be different. Whether you're struggling in your relationships, feeling weighed down by life's challenges, or realizing that what you've been trying isn't working, therapy offers a space to make sense of your experiences, find relief, and discover a new way forward.
I help individuals and couples who are ready for something to be different. Whether you're struggling in your relationships, feeling weighed down by life's challenges, or realizing that what you've been trying isn't working, therapy offers a space to make sense of your experiences, find relief, and discover a new way forward.
My name is Beyza, my pronouns are she/her. As the eldest daughter in an immigrant family, I understand the quiet exhaustion of being “the responsible one.” The one who held it all together, translated between parents and siblings, kept the peace, got the grades, and rarely disappointed anyone—even when it cost you connection with yourself. Many of my clients grew up being the mediator, the caretaker, or the achiever, only to find that their needs were overlooked and their anger misunderstood. Beneath the calm exterior, they often carry deep grief and unspoken rage that no one seems to notice.
My name is Beyza, my pronouns are she/her. As the eldest daughter in an immigrant family, I understand the quiet exhaustion of being “the responsible one.” The one who held it all together, translated between parents and siblings, kept the peace, got the grades, and rarely disappointed anyone—even when it cost you connection with yourself. Many of my clients grew up being the mediator, the caretaker, or the achiever, only to find that their needs were overlooked and their anger misunderstood. Beneath the calm exterior, they often carry deep grief and unspoken rage that no one seems to notice.
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
The couples who find me are rarely struggling because they don't love one another. More often, they've become trapped in a relationship that no longer reflects who they want to be together. They may be successful in every other area of life yet feel defeated at home. I work with couples navigating parenthood, infertility, betrayal, emotional distance, recurring conflict, discernment, conscious uncoupling, and poly/ENM transitions. What unites them is the feeling of being trapped in a relationship pattern they no longer know how to change.
The couples who find me are rarely struggling because they don't love one another. More often, they've become trapped in a relationship that no longer reflects who they want to be together. They may be successful in every other area of life yet feel defeated at home. I work with couples navigating parenthood, infertility, betrayal, emotional distance, recurring conflict, discernment, conscious uncoupling, and poly/ENM transitions. What unites them is the feeling of being trapped in a relationship pattern they no longer know how to change.
Hello! My name is Sarah, I am a licensed therapist based in Southern California. I specialize in working with immigrants and children of immigrants to empower them to overcome the unique challenges of balancing East/West cultural norms. You're the expert of your life, I am here to empower you and offer different perspectives.
I earned my Bachelors degree in Health Sciences, and my Masters degree in Marital and Family therapy. My clinical background includes working with people in outpatient settings and higher levels of care, supporting people in creating a life worth living.
Hello! My name is Sarah, I am a licensed therapist based in Southern California. I specialize in working with immigrants and children of immigrants to empower them to overcome the unique challenges of balancing East/West cultural norms. You're the expert of your life, I am here to empower you and offer different perspectives.
I earned my Bachelors degree in Health Sciences, and my Masters degree in Marital and Family therapy. My clinical background includes working with people in outpatient settings and higher levels of care, supporting people in creating a life worth living.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, career stress and the effects of trauma. My approach is calm, grounded, and tailored to your needs. Together, we focus on understanding what’s behind your symptoms and building practical tools that support your daily life.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, career stress and the effects of trauma. My approach is calm, grounded, and tailored to your needs. Together, we focus on understanding what’s behind your symptoms and building practical tools that support your daily life.
Are you satisfied with the direction of your life? Are you having the life experiences and relationships that you long for? If not, you are not alone. Life can be challenging at times. It can steer us away from what we want or need and take us down paths we may not necessarily want to be on. Together, we can deepen the relationship you have with yourself, connect to your innermost needs and desires, identify patterns in behavior, and work through roadblocks and barriers. My goal is to empower you to lead a life that is meaningful to you.
Are you satisfied with the direction of your life? Are you having the life experiences and relationships that you long for? If not, you are not alone. Life can be challenging at times. It can steer us away from what we want or need and take us down paths we may not necessarily want to be on. Together, we can deepen the relationship you have with yourself, connect to your innermost needs and desires, identify patterns in behavior, and work through roadblocks and barriers. My goal is to empower you to lead a life that is meaningful to you.
I am a Registered Psychological Associate who works with adolescents and adults who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or uncertain about who they are and how they want to move forward. Many have histories of complex or developmental trauma and struggle with intense emotions, mood or anxiety symptoms, self-harm behaviors, or borderline personality traits. They are often seeking greater emotional stability, healthier relationships, and a clearer sense of self, even if they are unsure where to begin.
I am a Registered Psychological Associate who works with adolescents and adults who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or uncertain about who they are and how they want to move forward. Many have histories of complex or developmental trauma and struggle with intense emotions, mood or anxiety symptoms, self-harm behaviors, or borderline personality traits. They are often seeking greater emotional stability, healthier relationships, and a clearer sense of self, even if they are unsure where to begin.
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If your relationship feels like it's hanging by a thread with constant fighting, an affair that's come to light, or the quiet sense that you're becoming roommates instead of partners, you don't have to figure out if it's fixable alone. At Estes Therapy, we specialize in helping couples in crisis reconnect, rebuild trust after betrayal, and break the cycles that keep pulling them apart. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, our therapists help you understand why you keep having the same fight — and how to stop having it. Text, call, or book online.
Accepting New Clients!
If your relationship feels like it's hanging by a thread with constant fighting, an affair that's come to light, or the quiet sense that you're becoming roommates instead of partners, you don't have to figure out if it's fixable alone. At Estes Therapy, we specialize in helping couples in crisis reconnect, rebuild trust after betrayal, and break the cycles that keep pulling them apart. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, our therapists help you understand why you keep having the same fight — and how to stop having it. Text, call, or book online.
Are you struggling with concentration difficulties, procrastination, or low motivation? Are you wondering if you or your child may have ADHD, depression, or anxiety? As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence. I offer evidence-based testing for ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities for children, teens, and adults, as well as full psychological evaluations for anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other psychological concerns in San Diego and CA.
Are you struggling with concentration difficulties, procrastination, or low motivation? Are you wondering if you or your child may have ADHD, depression, or anxiety? As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations to help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence. I offer evidence-based testing for ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities for children, teens, and adults, as well as full psychological evaluations for anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and other psychological concerns in San Diego and CA.
You're carrying more than most people know — and you're still showing up every day trying to figure it out. Maybe it's anxiety that won't quiet down, a relationship stuck on repeat, or a season of life that just feels heavier than it should. Maybe there's a spiritual dimension to your struggle that other therapists have glossed over. You don't need someone to hand you a worksheet. You need someone who actually gets your world — including the parts that matter most to you about who you are and what you believe.
You're carrying more than most people know — and you're still showing up every day trying to figure it out. Maybe it's anxiety that won't quiet down, a relationship stuck on repeat, or a season of life that just feels heavier than it should. Maybe there's a spiritual dimension to your struggle that other therapists have glossed over. You don't need someone to hand you a worksheet. You need someone who actually gets your world — including the parts that matter most to you about who you are and what you believe.
You may be navigating a life transition, healing from trauma, coping with anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or seeking greater self-understanding. Whatever brings you here, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore what’s holding you back and move toward meaningful change.
You may be navigating a life transition, healing from trauma, coping with anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or seeking greater self-understanding. Whatever brings you here, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore what’s holding you back and move toward meaningful change.
Being human is both beautiful and hard. If you're feeling stuck, maybe caught in self-doubt, old survival patterns, or the pain of narcissistic abuse, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a space where your emotions are welcome, your story is honored, and your nervous system can begin to exhale. Healing isn't about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reconnecting and evolving with the parts of you that were never truly lost. Therapy with me isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s intuitive, collaborative, and rooted in deep respect for your inner wisdom.
Being human is both beautiful and hard. If you're feeling stuck, maybe caught in self-doubt, old survival patterns, or the pain of narcissistic abuse, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a space where your emotions are welcome, your story is honored, and your nervous system can begin to exhale. Healing isn't about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reconnecting and evolving with the parts of you that were never truly lost. Therapy with me isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s intuitive, collaborative, and rooted in deep respect for your inner wisdom.
I specialize in working with the LGBQ community, transgender community, people of color, Arab/SWANA communities, and couples seeking help with managing conflict and improving communication.
Hello there! My name is Aimen and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have training and expertise in providing multiculturally-sensitive and competent mental health support to people from a variety of backgrounds.
My therapeutic style focuses on building authentic connections with my clients in a warm environment, while also integrating a strengths-based approach that encourages collaboration to make the most out of your sessions. I have experience working with various struggles such as depression, anxiety, substance dependency, trauma, general life dissatisfaction, workplace stress, minority stress, & relationship challenges.
I specialize in working with the LGBQ community, transgender community, people of color, Arab/SWANA communities, and couples seeking help with managing conflict and improving communication.
Hello there! My name is Aimen and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have training and expertise in providing multiculturally-sensitive and competent mental health support to people from a variety of backgrounds.
My therapeutic style focuses on building authentic connections with my clients in a warm environment, while also integrating a strengths-based approach that encourages collaboration to make the most out of your sessions. I have experience working with various struggles such as depression, anxiety, substance dependency, trauma, general life dissatisfaction, workplace stress, minority stress, & relationship challenges.
I am Dr. Cabrejos, a psychiatrist specializing in integrative mental health care for adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, addiction, mood disorders, and life transitions. My approach combines comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with evidence-based treatment, emphasizing the least invasive and most effective interventions whenever possible. While medication can be an important part of care, I also explore non-pharmacological and integrative treatment options, helping patients develop a personalized plan that supports long-term mental wellness, resilience, and overall quality of life.
I am Dr. Cabrejos, a psychiatrist specializing in integrative mental health care for adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, addiction, mood disorders, and life transitions. My approach combines comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with evidence-based treatment, emphasizing the least invasive and most effective interventions whenever possible. While medication can be an important part of care, I also explore non-pharmacological and integrative treatment options, helping patients develop a personalized plan that supports long-term mental wellness, resilience, and overall quality of life.
Are you constantly striving for perfection, putting others’ needs before your own, and feeling like you’re never quite enough? I specialize in helping overachievers, perfectionists, and people pleasers who struggle with these patterns, often rooted in childhood experiences where their emotional needs weren’t fully supported. Together, we’ll unpack the past, build healthy coping strategies, set boundaries without guilt, and create a life of balance, self-compassion, and purpose—free from burnout and emotional exhaustion
Are you constantly striving for perfection, putting others’ needs before your own, and feeling like you’re never quite enough? I specialize in helping overachievers, perfectionists, and people pleasers who struggle with these patterns, often rooted in childhood experiences where their emotional needs weren’t fully supported. Together, we’ll unpack the past, build healthy coping strategies, set boundaries without guilt, and create a life of balance, self-compassion, and purpose—free from burnout and emotional exhaustion
We all have deep inner wisdom that we can access to improve our lives. As a depth-oriented (LMFT) Marriage and Family Therapist, yoga therapist and EMDR-trained therapist, I consider all aspects of a person’s whole being and life to incorporate somatic-based therapies and interventions. In the therapeutic process, I aim to help clients bring consciousness to the unconscious for their healing journey to wholeness. I love supporting individuals and groups through change, loss, transition, and transformation. Click on this link and we can confirm if I am able to take your insurance. I have a couple sliding scale spots in my case load.
We all have deep inner wisdom that we can access to improve our lives. As a depth-oriented (LMFT) Marriage and Family Therapist, yoga therapist and EMDR-trained therapist, I consider all aspects of a person’s whole being and life to incorporate somatic-based therapies and interventions. In the therapeutic process, I aim to help clients bring consciousness to the unconscious for their healing journey to wholeness. I love supporting individuals and groups through change, loss, transition, and transformation. Click on this link and we can confirm if I am able to take your insurance. I have a couple sliding scale spots in my case load.
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I have experience supporting diverse populations and enjoy helping clients navigate family boundaries, particularly when cultural expectations and generational differences are involved. For many individuals with immigrant family backgrounds, balancing personal goals with family values can feel complicated, and therapy can be a space to explore those dynamics and find a path that feels authentic.
My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I aim to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance.
I have experience supporting diverse populations and enjoy helping clients navigate family boundaries, particularly when cultural expectations and generational differences are involved. For many individuals with immigrant family backgrounds, balancing personal goals with family values can feel complicated, and therapy can be a space to explore those dynamics and find a path that feels authentic.
My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I aim to meet clients where they are while helping them move toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance.
Hello, I'm Sylvia Botros, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals through challenges and fostering positive change. My approach is rooted in compassion, utilizing a strength-based model to empower clients toward personal growth. I specialize in working with a diverse range of individuals, including adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors, addressing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. My approach involves fostering trusting relationships in a culturally sensitive and non-judgmental environment.
Hello, I'm Sylvia Botros, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals through challenges and fostering positive change. My approach is rooted in compassion, utilizing a strength-based model to empower clients toward personal growth. I specialize in working with a diverse range of individuals, including adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors, addressing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. My approach involves fostering trusting relationships in a culturally sensitive and non-judgmental environment.
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FAQ - Arab and Middle Eastern Counseling
What can an Arab and Middle Eastern therapist help with?
An Arab and Middle Eastern therapist can support clients with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions. However, what may make their approach unique is their ability to integrate an understanding of the cultural, family, and social factors that may be shaping your mental health concerns. If you identify with a Middle Eastern background, such as Arab, North African, Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqi, or Palestinian, working with a therapist who is familiar with values surrounding family loyalty, community expectations, religion, marriage, and caregiving responsibilities can help reduce the need to explain yourself in sessions and better support your healing in the context of your background.
How does cultural background influence the therapy experience?
A therapist who personally identifies as Arab or Middle Eastern may offer a deeper understanding of cultural norms, family dynamics, religious beliefs, migration experiences, and the stigma that may surround mental health in some communities. This shared cultural framework can make it easier to build trust and focus more directly on healing. It is also important to note that a therapist does not have to share your background to provide effective therapy. In some cases, finding a culturally competent therapist may be just as important as finding one who shares your background.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language plays a central role in how people process and express emotions. Even for individuals who are fluent in English, certain feelings, memories, or experiences may be easier to describe in the language they grew up speaking or thinking in, such as Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, Kurdish, or Turkish. Clients may feel more comfortable expressing themselves without having to translate their thoughts, which can reduce the risk of losing meaning or nuance. For many Arab and Middle Eastern clients, language is also closely tied to family relationships. Being able to move between English and your native language in therapy can help reflect real-life dynamics, such as communicating with family members in one language and navigating work or school in another. This flexibility to move between languages in sessions can make therapy feel more natural and relevant to daily life.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Arab and Middle Eastern clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Arab and Middle Eastern clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask whether they have worked with concerns related to cultural identity, immigration, family expectations, intergenerational conflict, discrimination, or stigma around mental health. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your background constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Arab and Middle Eastern therapists?
The directory of Arab and Middle Eastern therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists who have personally identified as Arab or Middle Eastern is limited, the directory may also show therapists with experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.