Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Eagle Rock, CA
Yoni Klein: Psychotherapy & Ketamine Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maybe you're feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from yourself or others. You might be questioning your relationships, your purpose, or simply feeling like something needs to change. Perhaps you're dealing with depression, grief, trauma, or patterns that keep repeating in your life.
I work with individuals and couples who are ready to explore what's happening beneath the surface and create meaningful change. I especially love working with creative folks, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone seeking a space where they can be fully themselves without judgment.
Maybe you're feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from yourself or others. You might be questioning your relationships, your purpose, or simply feeling like something needs to change. Perhaps you're dealing with depression, grief, trauma, or patterns that keep repeating in your life.
I work with individuals and couples who are ready to explore what's happening beneath the surface and create meaningful change. I especially love working with creative folks, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone seeking a space where they can be fully themselves without judgment.
Our experiences shape us and how we see the world. If you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, struggling with anxiety, or feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with thoughtful, high-functioning individuals who often appear composed on the outside while carrying stress, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion beneath the surface. Many of my clients are used to being the one others rely on, the capable professional, the caregiver, the achiever, and may struggle to give themselves permission to slow down, feel deeply, or ask for support.
Our experiences shape us and how we see the world. If you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, struggling with anxiety, or feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with thoughtful, high-functioning individuals who often appear composed on the outside while carrying stress, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion beneath the surface. Many of my clients are used to being the one others rely on, the capable professional, the caregiver, the achiever, and may struggle to give themselves permission to slow down, feel deeply, or ask for support.
Pema Chödrön writes that the “essence of life is that it’s challenging.” Often, however, it is our resistance and defenses against life’s realities that contribute to psychological symptoms and suffering. I help clients turn toward difficult experiences and feelings with curiosity and awareness, while also considering how family, relationships, culture, society, and capitalism influence our inner lives. I founded Inara Center to provide thoughtful, culturally responsive care that considers both the person and the environments that shape them. Our practice centers culturally informed, queer affirming, and evidenced-based care.
Pema Chödrön writes that the “essence of life is that it’s challenging.” Often, however, it is our resistance and defenses against life’s realities that contribute to psychological symptoms and suffering. I help clients turn toward difficult experiences and feelings with curiosity and awareness, while also considering how family, relationships, culture, society, and capitalism influence our inner lives. I founded Inara Center to provide thoughtful, culturally responsive care that considers both the person and the environments that shape them. Our practice centers culturally informed, queer affirming, and evidenced-based care.
You don't have to continue feeling depressed or anxious. I can help you learn effective ways to manage difficulties and challenges so that you may feel more in control of your life. Replace debilitating negative thoughts and embrace your strengths and capabilities. You can learn to trust that you're ready to make decisions, move forward, reach your goals, and attain what you want, feeling hopeful, motivated and optimistic. Individuals, couples and families learn new ways to communicate effectively, resolve ongoing conflicts, repair trust, learn to support each other, heal and grow a stronger relationship.
You don't have to continue feeling depressed or anxious. I can help you learn effective ways to manage difficulties and challenges so that you may feel more in control of your life. Replace debilitating negative thoughts and embrace your strengths and capabilities. You can learn to trust that you're ready to make decisions, move forward, reach your goals, and attain what you want, feeling hopeful, motivated and optimistic. Individuals, couples and families learn new ways to communicate effectively, resolve ongoing conflicts, repair trust, learn to support each other, heal and grow a stronger relationship.
My wish is that therapy is as uncomplicated as possible. A typical adult client in my practice is ready to invest in themselves, open to learning, and is ready to work toward a deeper understanding, whatever that may mean for them. Together we will work toward the changes you want/need so you can get on living and enjoying your life, I would love that for you! I also specialize in working with children, typically through referral only, where play therapy strengthens self determination, autonomy, and individuation.
My wish is that therapy is as uncomplicated as possible. A typical adult client in my practice is ready to invest in themselves, open to learning, and is ready to work toward a deeper understanding, whatever that may mean for them. Together we will work toward the changes you want/need so you can get on living and enjoying your life, I would love that for you! I also specialize in working with children, typically through referral only, where play therapy strengthens self determination, autonomy, and individuation.
People often seek therapy with me because they long for a deeper sense of connection—with themselves, others, or the world around them. You may find yourself overthinking interactions, second-guessing decisions, struggling to assert your needs, or holding yourself to impossibly high standards. Perhaps you lose yourself in relationships, prioritize others at your own expense, or feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns. Therapy offers a space to understand these struggles and begin creating new ways of relating to yourself & others. As old patterns shift, there is often more room for authenticity, connection, & lasting relief.
People often seek therapy with me because they long for a deeper sense of connection—with themselves, others, or the world around them. You may find yourself overthinking interactions, second-guessing decisions, struggling to assert your needs, or holding yourself to impossibly high standards. Perhaps you lose yourself in relationships, prioritize others at your own expense, or feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns. Therapy offers a space to understand these struggles and begin creating new ways of relating to yourself & others. As old patterns shift, there is often more room for authenticity, connection, & lasting relief.
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We're all affected by our experiences and environments in one way or another, some of which have long-lasting impacts on our well-being. Confronting personal challenges takes courage and vulnerability, so it's important you feel comfortable with and trust your therapist.
Insurance Accepted: United/Optum, Aetna, Anthem
Out of Pocket Rates: $140 for Individuals / $175 for Couples
We're all affected by our experiences and environments in one way or another, some of which have long-lasting impacts on our well-being. Confronting personal challenges takes courage and vulnerability, so it's important you feel comfortable with and trust your therapist.
Insurance Accepted: United/Optum, Aetna, Anthem
Out of Pocket Rates: $140 for Individuals / $175 for Couples
I work primarily with adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, relationship concerns, stress, or significant life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting veterans and their families with military-related challenges, readjustment concerns, and military sexual trauma (MST). My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and respected as we work together toward meaningful change.
I work primarily with adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, relationship concerns, stress, or significant life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting veterans and their families with military-related challenges, readjustment concerns, and military sexual trauma (MST). My goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and respected as we work together toward meaningful change.
I work with late-realized Autistic and ADHD adults to understand their brain, build self-compassion, and create a sustainable neurodivergent life. Many of my clients start therapy in a period of burnout, having pushed through sensory sensitivities and masked their way to "success" only to crash and lose skills they previously relied on. Having gone through a similar burnout, I bring a unique blend of professional and lived experience to my work. Many clients come to me feeling lost and directionless. I help adults find their new "normal" and figure out what they actually want and need out of life while honoring their capacity.
I work with late-realized Autistic and ADHD adults to understand their brain, build self-compassion, and create a sustainable neurodivergent life. Many of my clients start therapy in a period of burnout, having pushed through sensory sensitivities and masked their way to "success" only to crash and lose skills they previously relied on. Having gone through a similar burnout, I bring a unique blend of professional and lived experience to my work. Many clients come to me feeling lost and directionless. I help adults find their new "normal" and figure out what they actually want and need out of life while honoring their capacity.
Maybe life looks manageable from the outside, but internally you’re exhausted, anxious, grieving, or unsure of yourself. Maybe your body, health, family, or circumstances have changed in ways you never expected. You may be trying to adjust while still showing up for everyone else. Therapy can be a place to step out of survival mode, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin creating a life that feels more sustainable.
Maybe life looks manageable from the outside, but internally you’re exhausted, anxious, grieving, or unsure of yourself. Maybe your body, health, family, or circumstances have changed in ways you never expected. You may be trying to adjust while still showing up for everyone else. Therapy can be a place to step out of survival mode, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin creating a life that feels more sustainable.
When you are standing at crossroads, overwhelmed by life's decisions, or feeling sad, disappointed and hopeless, engaging in a therapeutic relationship can offer a safe and nurturing space to work through the issues that are in your way. Therapy can provide a relief and free you up to reach for your dreams. I work from the perspective of Depth Psychology, searching below the surface, looking to help you understand your unconscious drives and motivations that steer your life in an unwanted direction.
When you are standing at crossroads, overwhelmed by life's decisions, or feeling sad, disappointed and hopeless, engaging in a therapeutic relationship can offer a safe and nurturing space to work through the issues that are in your way. Therapy can provide a relief and free you up to reach for your dreams. I work from the perspective of Depth Psychology, searching below the surface, looking to help you understand your unconscious drives and motivations that steer your life in an unwanted direction.
Do you find yourself overthinking relationships, questioning where you stand, or repeating the same painful patterns with partners or family? Maybe you struggle to set boundaries, feel responsible for other people's emotions, or lose yourself trying to keep the peace. You may want closeness but find relationships leave you anxious, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. For couples, you may love each other deeply but keep getting caught in the same arguments, misunderstandings, or cycles of disconnection. Therapy can help you understand what's happening beneath these patterns and begin relating differently.
Do you find yourself overthinking relationships, questioning where you stand, or repeating the same painful patterns with partners or family? Maybe you struggle to set boundaries, feel responsible for other people's emotions, or lose yourself trying to keep the peace. You may want closeness but find relationships leave you anxious, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. For couples, you may love each other deeply but keep getting caught in the same arguments, misunderstandings, or cycles of disconnection. Therapy can help you understand what's happening beneath these patterns and begin relating differently.
Perhaps you long for deeper connection but find yourself struggling with trust, intimacy, communication, self-doubt, or fear of being hurt or rejected. Maybe you understand intellectually what is happening, but still find it difficult to change the emotional patterns in your relationships.
I also recognize that relationships and emotional experiences don't exist in isolation. Your identity, culture, background, and life experiences all influence how you see yourself and connect with others.
If you're ready to better understand yourself and build more meaningful connections, therapy can be a place to begin.
Perhaps you long for deeper connection but find yourself struggling with trust, intimacy, communication, self-doubt, or fear of being hurt or rejected. Maybe you understand intellectually what is happening, but still find it difficult to change the emotional patterns in your relationships.
I also recognize that relationships and emotional experiences don't exist in isolation. Your identity, culture, background, and life experiences all influence how you see yourself and connect with others.
If you're ready to better understand yourself and build more meaningful connections, therapy can be a place to begin.
I received my initial professional education at Yerevan State University and obtained a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, at Alliant International University. I have received generalist training and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health, schools, and intensive outpatient settings. I am passionate about working with culturally diverse individuals.
I received my initial professional education at Yerevan State University and obtained a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, at Alliant International University. I have received generalist training and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health, schools, and intensive outpatient settings. I am passionate about working with culturally diverse individuals.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in high-conflict relational dynamics. Whether you’re seeking support individually, with your spouse or partner, or with your family, therapy can help you understand the emotional patterns shaping your relationships and support you in creating meaningful change. My ongoing personal growth deepens my understanding and empathy for my clients in their healing process. Together, we'll explore how past experiences influence how we connect, communicate, protect ourselves, and emotionally respond to one another, and work to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in high-conflict relational dynamics. Whether you’re seeking support individually, with your spouse or partner, or with your family, therapy can help you understand the emotional patterns shaping your relationships and support you in creating meaningful change. My ongoing personal growth deepens my understanding and empathy for my clients in their healing process. Together, we'll explore how past experiences influence how we connect, communicate, protect ourselves, and emotionally respond to one another, and work to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Tell me if this sounds familiar: you start therapy with all the hopes in the world that this time, you'll finally feel heard and understood...only to find yourself spending more time educating your therapist than actually getting therapy. Or maybe you've always felt like you're a little too weird, too different, or even too much for the therapists you've seen. If that's you, I see you–because I've been there too. I've spent my fair share of time in the client chair, and those experiences have made me particularly passionate about providing the kind of care that I, along with my friends and communities, struggled so hard to find.
Tell me if this sounds familiar: you start therapy with all the hopes in the world that this time, you'll finally feel heard and understood...only to find yourself spending more time educating your therapist than actually getting therapy. Or maybe you've always felt like you're a little too weird, too different, or even too much for the therapists you've seen. If that's you, I see you–because I've been there too. I've spent my fair share of time in the client chair, and those experiences have made me particularly passionate about providing the kind of care that I, along with my friends and communities, struggled so hard to find.
I am accepting new patients throughout California and work with individuals and couples. My approach is trauma-informed, helping clients connect with their body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and deeper internal experiences.
We understand patterns in their lives and relationships, explore how past experiences may shape the present, and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting. I incorporate body-based mindfulness, emotional exploration, and EMDR to help reduce the impact of traumatic experiences.
I am accepting new patients throughout California and work with individuals and couples. My approach is trauma-informed, helping clients connect with their body sensations, emotions, thoughts, and deeper internal experiences.
We understand patterns in their lives and relationships, explore how past experiences may shape the present, and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting. I incorporate body-based mindfulness, emotional exploration, and EMDR to help reduce the impact of traumatic experiences.
I’m Matt, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a therapist who believes that real healing happens when you can show up as your authentic self — messy, uncertain, and all. My approach is grounded in compassion and genuine connection, creating a space where you feel truly seen, supported, and understood as you work toward growth and self-discovery.
I’m Matt, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a therapist who believes that real healing happens when you can show up as your authentic self — messy, uncertain, and all. My approach is grounded in compassion and genuine connection, creating a space where you feel truly seen, supported, and understood as you work toward growth and self-discovery.
Do you find that your mood dictates your behaviors? Or do you engage in ineffective ways of communicating your wants and needs to others? My clients learn how emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health conditions. It can lead to negative emotions and a downward spiral of negative self thoughts. Utilizing a variety of evidenced-based practices, I will help you change these behavioral patterns and achieve your life worth living goals. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to including but not limited to DBT, CBT and various trauma protocols.
Do you find that your mood dictates your behaviors? Or do you engage in ineffective ways of communicating your wants and needs to others? My clients learn how emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health conditions. It can lead to negative emotions and a downward spiral of negative self thoughts. Utilizing a variety of evidenced-based practices, I will help you change these behavioral patterns and achieve your life worth living goals. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to including but not limited to DBT, CBT and various trauma protocols.
Child & Teen Therapy Programs - English, Tagalog & Arabic Providers
At Fuller Life Concepts, we specialize in helping children and teens (ages 6–17) overcome anxiety, behavioral challenges, low self-esteem, and school stress through structured, evidence-based therapy programs.
Parents often reach out when their child is struggling to get to school, withdrawing socially, acting out emotionally, or feeling overwhelmed. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Currently accepting new child and teen clients statewide via telehealth.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn which program is best for your child.
Child & Teen Therapy Programs - English, Tagalog & Arabic Providers
At Fuller Life Concepts, we specialize in helping children and teens (ages 6–17) overcome anxiety, behavioral challenges, low self-esteem, and school stress through structured, evidence-based therapy programs.
Parents often reach out when their child is struggling to get to school, withdrawing socially, acting out emotionally, or feeling overwhelmed. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Currently accepting new child and teen clients statewide via telehealth.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn which program is best for your child.
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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.