Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Granada Hills, CA
I work with people who process life's challenges differently learn differently and think differently. I will help you discover what works best for you to do better in school/college, work; life in general. Together we will uncover your how you heal best and your strengths. We will figure out how you learn or perform best. We will also work on your weaknesses (memory, attention, focus, anxiety, coping skills, etc.). Contact me if you feel like you could be achieving more in life, but something is holding you back, you feel like you are stuck or if your child/teen struggles in life and school with with everyday tasks and demands.
I work with people who process life's challenges differently learn differently and think differently. I will help you discover what works best for you to do better in school/college, work; life in general. Together we will uncover your how you heal best and your strengths. We will figure out how you learn or perform best. We will also work on your weaknesses (memory, attention, focus, anxiety, coping skills, etc.). Contact me if you feel like you could be achieving more in life, but something is holding you back, you feel like you are stuck or if your child/teen struggles in life and school with with everyday tasks and demands.
We are not meant to carry the entirety of life’s weight alone! I believe that mental health should be very much prioritized to reach true contentment.
I am a licensed clinician with a passion for healing and growth. My mission is to aid you in gaining insight and clarity towards relief and emotional regulation. I provide a supportive environment to collaborate on personalized care. In therapy, we will develop the best coping skills for your symptoms and concerns. Whether it’s through validation or challenge, we will form the proper skills to promote necessary changes and reach your full potential!
We are not meant to carry the entirety of life’s weight alone! I believe that mental health should be very much prioritized to reach true contentment.
I am a licensed clinician with a passion for healing and growth. My mission is to aid you in gaining insight and clarity towards relief and emotional regulation. I provide a supportive environment to collaborate on personalized care. In therapy, we will develop the best coping skills for your symptoms and concerns. Whether it’s through validation or challenge, we will form the proper skills to promote necessary changes and reach your full potential!
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in California. I have been practicing for 8 years. I focus on helping the person get the life they want to have. I have worked with a wide range of people as young as two years old to over 65. I want my clients to learn to advocate for themselves. I have a very active approach to treatment. The therapeutic approaches I take are a combination of ERP (Exposure with Response/Ritual Prevention), Solution focused, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in California. I have been practicing for 8 years. I focus on helping the person get the life they want to have. I have worked with a wide range of people as young as two years old to over 65. I want my clients to learn to advocate for themselves. I have a very active approach to treatment. The therapeutic approaches I take are a combination of ERP (Exposure with Response/Ritual Prevention), Solution focused, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
In addition to my systemic approach to therapy, I am also informed by my Iranian-American heritage and spirituality.
Therapy has proven its effectiveness in addressing traumatic, disruptive life events, but it is also for those of us who are struggling to get to work in the morning because we are miserable and don’t know why, or those of us who despite adoring our partners cannot seem to get along with them lately.
In addition to my systemic approach to therapy, I am also informed by my Iranian-American heritage and spirituality.
Therapy has proven its effectiveness in addressing traumatic, disruptive life events, but it is also for those of us who are struggling to get to work in the morning because we are miserable and don’t know why, or those of us who despite adoring our partners cannot seem to get along with them lately.
Life can be full of challenges, hardships and every day stresses or struggles. If you are finding yourself struggling, remember that it is possible to find solutions and create a positive and healthy emotional balance. In order to find the solutions or create an emotional balance you need to seek the help of a professional who is trained to help and guide you towards your goals or provide you with tools that can assist you with self-improvement. Therapy is the tool that can provide you with support to create healthy relationships. It is not an easy task to ask for help and I'm glad you’re here looking for help.
Life can be full of challenges, hardships and every day stresses or struggles. If you are finding yourself struggling, remember that it is possible to find solutions and create a positive and healthy emotional balance. In order to find the solutions or create an emotional balance you need to seek the help of a professional who is trained to help and guide you towards your goals or provide you with tools that can assist you with self-improvement. Therapy is the tool that can provide you with support to create healthy relationships. It is not an easy task to ask for help and I'm glad you’re here looking for help.
Welcome! I work with couples and high-functioning, high-capacity partners in midlife who feel stuck in unequal roles, burnout, or repeating conflict. Often, one partner carries the mental and emotional load -managing needs, anticipating problems, and attending to daily tasks- while the other feels shut out or unsure how to re-connect. Many are also navigating parenting, career stress, chronic illness, or unrecognized neurodivergence. I help slow these patterns down; rebalance responsibility; and rebuild mutual attunement, influence, and vulnerability. When change is limited, I support clear, informed decisions about what comes next.
Welcome! I work with couples and high-functioning, high-capacity partners in midlife who feel stuck in unequal roles, burnout, or repeating conflict. Often, one partner carries the mental and emotional load -managing needs, anticipating problems, and attending to daily tasks- while the other feels shut out or unsure how to re-connect. Many are also navigating parenting, career stress, chronic illness, or unrecognized neurodivergence. I help slow these patterns down; rebalance responsibility; and rebuild mutual attunement, influence, and vulnerability. When change is limited, I support clear, informed decisions about what comes next.
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My passion for my work comes from helping you with your current problems and longstanding patterns in a caring, nonjudgmental, and insightful way. The joint learning, collaboration, and even humor on this journey inspires me, as we work as a team. I'm an engaged, interactive, and respectful therapist, whether I'm with individuals, couples, or groups. And coming from a multicultural family background, I celebrate all types of diversity and various points of view. My areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD; relationship challenges and couples; creative clients; career transitions; and family members of the mentally ill.
My passion for my work comes from helping you with your current problems and longstanding patterns in a caring, nonjudgmental, and insightful way. The joint learning, collaboration, and even humor on this journey inspires me, as we work as a team. I'm an engaged, interactive, and respectful therapist, whether I'm with individuals, couples, or groups. And coming from a multicultural family background, I celebrate all types of diversity and various points of view. My areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD; relationship challenges and couples; creative clients; career transitions; and family members of the mentally ill.
Life can become a loop, caught between old wounds, survival patterns, and unmet longings. Many of my clients feel stuck in anxiety, addiction, self-sabotage, or strained relationships, yet they carry a deep desire for transformation. I offer a space to explore the unconscious forces at play and reconnect with the inner parts of you that seek healing. Whether you’re navigating trauma, identity, or disconnection from your purpose, therapy can help you develop new insight, self-leadership, and emotional clarity. Together, we move beyond symptoms into meaningful change.
Life can become a loop, caught between old wounds, survival patterns, and unmet longings. Many of my clients feel stuck in anxiety, addiction, self-sabotage, or strained relationships, yet they carry a deep desire for transformation. I offer a space to explore the unconscious forces at play and reconnect with the inner parts of you that seek healing. Whether you’re navigating trauma, identity, or disconnection from your purpose, therapy can help you develop new insight, self-leadership, and emotional clarity. Together, we move beyond symptoms into meaningful change.
Life can leave us carrying emotional pain, recurring patterns, or relationship struggles. As a therapist with Palestinian, Venezuelan, and Caribbean roots, I provide a compassionate, culturally-informed space where clients feel truly seen. I guide them through challenges toward deeper self-awareness, emotional freedom, and the ability to live more fully and authentically.
Life can leave us carrying emotional pain, recurring patterns, or relationship struggles. As a therapist with Palestinian, Venezuelan, and Caribbean roots, I provide a compassionate, culturally-informed space where clients feel truly seen. I guide them through challenges toward deeper self-awareness, emotional freedom, and the ability to live more fully and authentically.
You appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, relationship patterns, trauma, or high-functioning anxiety. You may already be deeply self-aware and insightful — yet still feel stuck repeating the same emotional cycles.
I help adults move beyond survival mode by addressing the deeper patterns, attachment wounds, and nervous system dysregulation underneath their distress.
You appear high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, relationship patterns, trauma, or high-functioning anxiety. You may already be deeply self-aware and insightful — yet still feel stuck repeating the same emotional cycles.
I help adults move beyond survival mode by addressing the deeper patterns, attachment wounds, and nervous system dysregulation underneath their distress.
I am an Associate MFT and Art Therapist with a passion for helping individuals—children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples—overcome anxiety, addiction, interpersonal conflict, and trauma. Through a combination of traditional talk therapy, and art therapy techniques. My goal is to help clients build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and cultivate a positive self-image. As Charles R. Swindoll said, “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”
I am an Associate MFT and Art Therapist with a passion for helping individuals—children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples—overcome anxiety, addiction, interpersonal conflict, and trauma. Through a combination of traditional talk therapy, and art therapy techniques. My goal is to help clients build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and cultivate a positive self-image. As Charles R. Swindoll said, “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”
Bilingual EMDR therapist, helping individuals heal from trauma, PTSD, and life’s challenges. I work with those navigating the complex layers of trauma, and emotional struggles, offering a safe space. As a Gottman Method Couples Therapist, I also support couples in building stronger, more connected relationships. Growing up in Iraq and immigrating to the U.S. at 17 has given me a deep understanding of trauma, the importance of secure relationships, and resilience. This lived experience informs my work with individuals and couples, allowing me to approach therapy with empathy, cultural awareness, and relational insight.
Bilingual EMDR therapist, helping individuals heal from trauma, PTSD, and life’s challenges. I work with those navigating the complex layers of trauma, and emotional struggles, offering a safe space. As a Gottman Method Couples Therapist, I also support couples in building stronger, more connected relationships. Growing up in Iraq and immigrating to the U.S. at 17 has given me a deep understanding of trauma, the importance of secure relationships, and resilience. This lived experience informs my work with individuals and couples, allowing me to approach therapy with empathy, cultural awareness, and relational insight.
Hello, my name is Souna Mohseni, LCSW 116044. I will help you understand yourself better and understand the life's rules. If you know the rules you will win/heal. You may be experiencing real pain in your life, but the beliefs, thoughts, and feelings you have about your pain can add to your suffering. I'd like to help you understand where these beliefs come from so that they can change the way you react to situations and develop a more positive and adaptive belief, and lifestyle. With increased insight and awareness, you may find that you're able to have more meaningful and satisfying relationships and enjoy life.
Hello, my name is Souna Mohseni, LCSW 116044. I will help you understand yourself better and understand the life's rules. If you know the rules you will win/heal. You may be experiencing real pain in your life, but the beliefs, thoughts, and feelings you have about your pain can add to your suffering. I'd like to help you understand where these beliefs come from so that they can change the way you react to situations and develop a more positive and adaptive belief, and lifestyle. With increased insight and awareness, you may find that you're able to have more meaningful and satisfying relationships and enjoy life.
Has sex become stressful, distant, painful, or difficult to talk about? You may be dealing with mismatched desire, low desire, erectile or orgasm concerns, sexual anxiety, shame, the effects of trauma, or a loss of emotional and physical connection. I help individuals and couples understand what is happening, reduce pressure and avoidance, and build a more satisfying relationship with sexuality and one another. I also work with clients navigating compulsive sexual behavior, infidelity, relationship conflict, identity concerns, anxiety, and life transitions.
Has sex become stressful, distant, painful, or difficult to talk about? You may be dealing with mismatched desire, low desire, erectile or orgasm concerns, sexual anxiety, shame, the effects of trauma, or a loss of emotional and physical connection. I help individuals and couples understand what is happening, reduce pressure and avoidance, and build a more satisfying relationship with sexuality and one another. I also work with clients navigating compulsive sexual behavior, infidelity, relationship conflict, identity concerns, anxiety, and life transitions.
I have dedicated my career as a psychologist towards helping individuals like yourself overcome all that life can throw at them. I take the time to understand your unique situation, and work collaboratively with you to develop an effective treatment plan. As a generalist, I am trained to work with a diverse populations dealing with a range of mental health disorders. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. I am also fluent in Spanish.
I have dedicated my career as a psychologist towards helping individuals like yourself overcome all that life can throw at them. I take the time to understand your unique situation, and work collaboratively with you to develop an effective treatment plan. As a generalist, I am trained to work with a diverse populations dealing with a range of mental health disorders. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. I am also fluent in Spanish.
Insightful, action oriented, honest, authentic. These are the qualities I'd like to see you leave with. I don't believe therapy should be life long.
Insightful, action oriented, honest, authentic. These are the qualities I'd like to see you leave with. I don't believe therapy should be life long.
I work with adults, couples, and groups who are thoughtful, high-functioning, and often successful on the outside, yet struggling internally with anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, relational difficulties, or disconnection. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, creatives, immigrants, multicultural or bicultural individuals, and BIPOC clients navigating stress, perfectionism, identity questions, cultural transitions, and relationship challenges. Therapy offers a space for deeper self-understanding, emotional integration, and more grounded ways of relating to self and others.
I work with adults, couples, and groups who are thoughtful, high-functioning, and often successful on the outside, yet struggling internally with anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, relational difficulties, or disconnection. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, creatives, immigrants, multicultural or bicultural individuals, and BIPOC clients navigating stress, perfectionism, identity questions, cultural transitions, and relationship challenges. Therapy offers a space for deeper self-understanding, emotional integration, and more grounded ways of relating to self and others.
You love your child deeply—and still, it’s hard sometimes. Parenting an autistic teen can bring up a whirlwind of emotions: confusion, isolation, grief, guilt, fear, love, pride, protectiveness… and sometimes even burnout or resentment. I've been there, and sometimes it feels like you’re carrying a lot on your shoulders. You're trying to be a safe, supportive parent in a world that isn’t always kind to neurodivergent people while also managing your own inner world. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, process those complex emotions, and reconnect with yourself and your parenting values; you don't have to do this alone!
You love your child deeply—and still, it’s hard sometimes. Parenting an autistic teen can bring up a whirlwind of emotions: confusion, isolation, grief, guilt, fear, love, pride, protectiveness… and sometimes even burnout or resentment. I've been there, and sometimes it feels like you’re carrying a lot on your shoulders. You're trying to be a safe, supportive parent in a world that isn’t always kind to neurodivergent people while also managing your own inner world. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, process those complex emotions, and reconnect with yourself and your parenting values; you don't have to do this alone!
The best advice I ever received about practicing psychotherapy was, “be a human first and a therapist second." To this day, I hold this sentiment in mind while sitting with my clients. While my approach is informed by robust training, I ultimately hold the view that you are the expert on your own life. I utilize our relationship to help you develop a stronger, more truthful relationship with yourself. From a place of deep awareness, you will feel more empowered to make choices that are right for you, more congruence, connection, and authenticity in your life, more freedom from what burdens you, and more control over your own story.
The best advice I ever received about practicing psychotherapy was, “be a human first and a therapist second." To this day, I hold this sentiment in mind while sitting with my clients. While my approach is informed by robust training, I ultimately hold the view that you are the expert on your own life. I utilize our relationship to help you develop a stronger, more truthful relationship with yourself. From a place of deep awareness, you will feel more empowered to make choices that are right for you, more congruence, connection, and authenticity in your life, more freedom from what burdens you, and more control over your own story.
Individual psychotherapy can be a challenging process, one that fosters your emotional awareness and psychological development. It allows you to work through issues that give rise to depression and anxiety, and enables you to grieve the many losses and disappointments that continue to live within you.
As your therapist, I am committed to help you resolve all life, career, family, and relationship difficulties or transitions. Your greatest potentials are within you. Together we will reach your individual goals.
Individual psychotherapy can be a challenging process, one that fosters your emotional awareness and psychological development. It allows you to work through issues that give rise to depression and anxiety, and enables you to grieve the many losses and disappointments that continue to live within you.
As your therapist, I am committed to help you resolve all life, career, family, and relationship difficulties or transitions. Your greatest potentials are within you. Together we will reach your individual goals.
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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.