Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Sherman Oaks, CA
I work with BLACK, BROWN and indigenous individuals. I specialize in working with first-generation, undocumented individuals, and those in interracial relationships who struggle to navigate the unique nuances and microaggressions of bridging cultural differences while honoring the desires of your true self. I know firsthand what it feels like to carry the weight of becoming the first in your family to create a new path, manage the complexities of cross-cultural relationships, prove yourself to be worthy in the workplace, and constantly teeter between what feels to be completely separate worlds.
I work with BLACK, BROWN and indigenous individuals. I specialize in working with first-generation, undocumented individuals, and those in interracial relationships who struggle to navigate the unique nuances and microaggressions of bridging cultural differences while honoring the desires of your true self. I know firsthand what it feels like to carry the weight of becoming the first in your family to create a new path, manage the complexities of cross-cultural relationships, prove yourself to be worthy in the workplace, and constantly teeter between what feels to be completely separate worlds.
I specialize in helping adults who are emotionally struggling after a sudden medical event or life-changing diagnosis. Many people survive the medical crisis but continue experiencing anxiety, fear, grief, or trauma afterward. I help them process the emotional impact and regain a sense of stability and identity.
I specialize in helping adults who are emotionally struggling after a sudden medical event or life-changing diagnosis. Many people survive the medical crisis but continue experiencing anxiety, fear, grief, or trauma afterward. I help them process the emotional impact and regain a sense of stability and identity.
Has life begun to feel heavier than it once did? Maybe you've been holding yourself together for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally drained. Perhaps you're grieving someone you love, navigating a relationship that's changed, adjusting to a new season of life, or carrying experiences that still affect you more than you'd like. I believe therapy is about more than talking through problems. It's about having the time and space to pause, untangle what's been weighing on you, and gently make sense of experiences that may have felt confusing, painful, or isolating.
Has life begun to feel heavier than it once did? Maybe you've been holding yourself together for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally drained. Perhaps you're grieving someone you love, navigating a relationship that's changed, adjusting to a new season of life, or carrying experiences that still affect you more than you'd like. I believe therapy is about more than talking through problems. It's about having the time and space to pause, untangle what's been weighing on you, and gently make sense of experiences that may have felt confusing, painful, or isolating.
Many clients feel weighed down by old experiences that still shape how they think, feel, and relate to others. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, difficulty setting boundaries, or trouble voicing their needs to those closest to them. They want to understand themselves more deeply, break long-standing patterns, and feel more grounded and secure. Most of all, they're seeking a space where their emotions make sense and where they can reconnect with their inner strength..
Many clients feel weighed down by old experiences that still shape how they think, feel, and relate to others. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, difficulty setting boundaries, or trouble voicing their needs to those closest to them. They want to understand themselves more deeply, break long-standing patterns, and feel more grounded and secure. Most of all, they're seeking a space where their emotions make sense and where they can reconnect with their inner strength..
It’s hard to see past what’s happening. You might be saying to yourself, “I can’t believe I’m here. How did I get to this point?” You are mentally and emotionally drained, confused, and frustrated. Nothing seems to be working. I know this is a big and scary step. Just show up, real and unadvertised. You are not alone. You will be seen, heard, and supported without judgment. You will get to the other side; I will be with you every step of the way. There is nothing we can't overcome; you can do this. I believe in you till you believe in yourself again. Decisions define destinies. Decide to break through and transform NOW.
It’s hard to see past what’s happening. You might be saying to yourself, “I can’t believe I’m here. How did I get to this point?” You are mentally and emotionally drained, confused, and frustrated. Nothing seems to be working. I know this is a big and scary step. Just show up, real and unadvertised. You are not alone. You will be seen, heard, and supported without judgment. You will get to the other side; I will be with you every step of the way. There is nothing we can't overcome; you can do this. I believe in you till you believe in yourself again. Decisions define destinies. Decide to break through and transform NOW.
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.
Anger Management 818
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, TFT, CAMS-IV
4 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Do you experience road rage? Do you yell at your employees or coworkers? Is your relationship at risk because of your outbursts? At Anger Management 818, we offer programs designed to help you navigate upsetting situations and handle conflicts effectively. Let our certified anger management counselors help you manage your daily life more smoothly & calmly. Learn to communicate without getting defensive, increase empathy, de-escalate situations, and manage them diplomatically. Become the person you want to be. Take your first step today by enrolling through our website or contacting us by phone.
Do you experience road rage? Do you yell at your employees or coworkers? Is your relationship at risk because of your outbursts? At Anger Management 818, we offer programs designed to help you navigate upsetting situations and handle conflicts effectively. Let our certified anger management counselors help you manage your daily life more smoothly & calmly. Learn to communicate without getting defensive, increase empathy, de-escalate situations, and manage them diplomatically. Become the person you want to be. Take your first step today by enrolling through our website or contacting us by phone.
My approach to therapy is one of active, yet gentle collaboration between therapist and client. My practice as a psychotherapist is to help cut through outdated narratives that often prevent us from creating the changes to live a satisfying and enriching life. I draw from my experiences working with individuals, couples, families and kids at a community mental health center, as well as at an elementary school. Additionally, I have training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and am a Prepare/Enright Premarital and Marriage Assessment Facilitator.
My approach to therapy is one of active, yet gentle collaboration between therapist and client. My practice as a psychotherapist is to help cut through outdated narratives that often prevent us from creating the changes to live a satisfying and enriching life. I draw from my experiences working with individuals, couples, families and kids at a community mental health center, as well as at an elementary school. Additionally, I have training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and am a Prepare/Enright Premarital and Marriage Assessment Facilitator.
I offer a supportive, collaborative space to deepen self-awareness, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. My integrative approach is tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based therapies to support your goals. With warmth, honesty, and compassion, I help you recognize patterns that no longer serve you and develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. Together, we work toward emotional regulation, healing from past experiences, and navigating stress, trauma, and relationship challenges so you can feel more grounded, connected, and fulfilled.
I offer a supportive, collaborative space to deepen self-awareness, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. My integrative approach is tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based therapies to support your goals. With warmth, honesty, and compassion, I help you recognize patterns that no longer serve you and develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and relating. Together, we work toward emotional regulation, healing from past experiences, and navigating stress, trauma, and relationship challenges so you can feel more grounded, connected, and fulfilled.
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.
Do you ever feel like no one quite understands where you're coming from? Like you're caught between two worlds, carrying things that are hard to put into words, or simply longing for a space of understanding? I know what it feels like to navigate the unfamiliar, to search for belonging, and to rebuild when everything around you feels uncertain. I'm here to meet you with compassion, curiosity, and a commitment to recognizing the unique experiences and identities that shape your story. I value collaboration and believe that therapy is a partnership, tailored to fit your specific needs and goals.
Do you ever feel like no one quite understands where you're coming from? Like you're caught between two worlds, carrying things that are hard to put into words, or simply longing for a space of understanding? I know what it feels like to navigate the unfamiliar, to search for belonging, and to rebuild when everything around you feels uncertain. I'm here to meet you with compassion, curiosity, and a commitment to recognizing the unique experiences and identities that shape your story. I value collaboration and believe that therapy is a partnership, tailored to fit your specific needs and goals.
Sienna works with children, young adults, mothers, and couples navigating life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and emotional disconnection. With children, her work begins with curiosity, honesty, and the many ways children express what words cannot. Sienna helps children feel seen, safe, and understood as they learn to navigate big emotions and meaningful changes in their lives. Through play, creativity, and gentle exploration, she creates space for healing, confidence, and growth.
Sienna works with children, young adults, mothers, and couples navigating life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and emotional disconnection. With children, her work begins with curiosity, honesty, and the many ways children express what words cannot. Sienna helps children feel seen, safe, and understood as they learn to navigate big emotions and meaningful changes in their lives. Through play, creativity, and gentle exploration, she creates space for healing, confidence, and growth.
Adrine works with individuals and couples in Los Angeles who are ready to heal from trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Many of her clients feel stuck in painful patterns or disconnected in their relationships and want meaningful change. As a trauma-informed therapist, she uses EMDR, CBT, psychodynamic, attachment-based therapy, and the Gottman Method to help you process your experiences, feel more grounded, and build healthier connections. Adrine is also Certified in EMDR therapy. Together, we create a supportive space for insight, growth, and lasting healing.
Adrine works with individuals and couples in Los Angeles who are ready to heal from trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Many of her clients feel stuck in painful patterns or disconnected in their relationships and want meaningful change. As a trauma-informed therapist, she uses EMDR, CBT, psychodynamic, attachment-based therapy, and the Gottman Method to help you process your experiences, feel more grounded, and build healthier connections. Adrine is also Certified in EMDR therapy. Together, we create a supportive space for insight, growth, and lasting healing.
Welcome! Are you feeling lost after surviving a toxic relationship or unsure about how to find your true self again? I specialize in supporting women navigating the complexities of narcissistic abuse recovery, helping you rebuild your confidence, reclaim your voice, and establish healthy boundaries. Together, we can uncover the resilience and identity you already hold within. For those seeking a faith-based approach, I offer a safe, compassionate space to align therapeutic growth with your spiritual values.
Welcome! Are you feeling lost after surviving a toxic relationship or unsure about how to find your true self again? I specialize in supporting women navigating the complexities of narcissistic abuse recovery, helping you rebuild your confidence, reclaim your voice, and establish healthy boundaries. Together, we can uncover the resilience and identity you already hold within. For those seeking a faith-based approach, I offer a safe, compassionate space to align therapeutic growth with your spiritual values.
I work with people who feel disconnected from their emotions, stuck in their relationships, or unsure how to fully identify or express what they feel.
In our work together, you’ll have a supportive, attuned space to slow down, process your feelings, and develop greater emotional awareness. My approach is warm and nurturing, while also honest and direct when something important needs attention. Together, we’ll identify your relational patterns and talk through how they may be limiting you, so new ways of relating can emerge.
I work with people who feel disconnected from their emotions, stuck in their relationships, or unsure how to fully identify or express what they feel.
In our work together, you’ll have a supportive, attuned space to slow down, process your feelings, and develop greater emotional awareness. My approach is warm and nurturing, while also honest and direct when something important needs attention. Together, we’ll identify your relational patterns and talk through how they may be limiting you, so new ways of relating can emerge.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming and even a little scary, and that’s completely okay. You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to offer you a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where we can explore your challenges together, at your own pace. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, or relationship struggles, my goal is to walk alongside you as you work toward healing, clarity, and the life you deserve.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming and even a little scary, and that’s completely okay. You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to offer you a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where we can explore your challenges together, at your own pace. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, or relationship struggles, my goal is to walk alongside you as you work toward healing, clarity, and the life you deserve.
Piyola Derbarseghian: HOPE Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA,, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
I love working with young adults navigating anxiety, daily stress, and interpersonal challenges within their relationships. I also specialize in supporting couples who want to deepen connection, rebuild trust, and create a more harmonious, fulfilling partnership. In addition, I am passionate about helping clients explore identity conflicts, intergenerational trauma, and self-esteem concerns—especially those with multicultural or immigrant backgrounds who may feel caught between cultural expectations and personal authenticity.
I love working with young adults navigating anxiety, daily stress, and interpersonal challenges within their relationships. I also specialize in supporting couples who want to deepen connection, rebuild trust, and create a more harmonious, fulfilling partnership. In addition, I am passionate about helping clients explore identity conflicts, intergenerational trauma, and self-esteem concerns—especially those with multicultural or immigrant backgrounds who may feel caught between cultural expectations and personal authenticity.
Negative mindsets and past trauma can weigh down your motivation and discourage you from seeing all of your magic. I will do my best to help you see the positives of it all and find the tiny beautiful things in your life and in yourself that make it all worthwhile. I help adults and teens dealing with Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues, antisemitism, and histories of abuse.
Negative mindsets and past trauma can weigh down your motivation and discourage you from seeing all of your magic. I will do my best to help you see the positives of it all and find the tiny beautiful things in your life and in yourself that make it all worthwhile. I help adults and teens dealing with Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues, antisemitism, and histories of abuse.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
There's many things that can affect our mental health: relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive thoughts...The list goes on and on. Therapy has the potential to help. As a therapist, I'm not here to tell you what to do. Instead, I want to work with you to delve into the root of what is hurting you. I am here to support you, assist you, and if needed challenge you in exploring yourself deeply. I prioritize creating an inclusive and honest space in our sessions so you can bravely explore your emotions, challenges, and aspirations to reach your mental health goals.
There's many things that can affect our mental health: relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive thoughts...The list goes on and on. Therapy has the potential to help. As a therapist, I'm not here to tell you what to do. Instead, I want to work with you to delve into the root of what is hurting you. I am here to support you, assist you, and if needed challenge you in exploring yourself deeply. I prioritize creating an inclusive and honest space in our sessions so you can bravely explore your emotions, challenges, and aspirations to reach your mental health 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.