Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence in relationships, personal growth, and life transitions. This can show up as overthinking, difficulty trusting oneself, or repeating unfulfilling relationship patterns. I provide a supportive and relational space to build self-worth, strengthen self-confidence, and develop a more grounded and authentic sense of self. My approach is collaborative, relational, and culturally informed. I focus on helping you understand the emotional and relational patterns that impact how you think, connect, and respond.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence in relationships, personal growth, and life transitions. This can show up as overthinking, difficulty trusting oneself, or repeating unfulfilling relationship patterns. I provide a supportive and relational space to build self-worth, strengthen self-confidence, and develop a more grounded and authentic sense of self. My approach is collaborative, relational, and culturally informed. I focus on helping you understand the emotional and relational patterns that impact how you think, connect, and respond.
I provide trauma-informed therapy to help individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and self-esteem issues. I create a safe, supportive space for growth and emotional balance through a collaborative and compassionate approach that empowers you to reconnect with your strengths and move toward lasting change.
I provide trauma-informed therapy to help individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and self-esteem issues. I create a safe, supportive space for growth and emotional balance through a collaborative and compassionate approach that empowers you to reconnect with your strengths and move toward lasting change.
Let’s say it...life can be hard! It takes courage to ask for help and I’m here to help you develop greater self-understanding and to cope with your concerns better. Family and relationship problems, microaggressions and discriminations, financial stress, work and academic demands can sometimes feel overwhelming. Unmanaged self-critical thoughts and rejection of our natural emotions make it worse and can lead to depression and excess anxiety. You may find that the coping strategies you’ve used in the past are no longer working for you. Well, I am here to help support your journey towards building the sort of life you want.
Let’s say it...life can be hard! It takes courage to ask for help and I’m here to help you develop greater self-understanding and to cope with your concerns better. Family and relationship problems, microaggressions and discriminations, financial stress, work and academic demands can sometimes feel overwhelming. Unmanaged self-critical thoughts and rejection of our natural emotions make it worse and can lead to depression and excess anxiety. You may find that the coping strategies you’ve used in the past are no longer working for you. Well, I am here to help support your journey towards building the sort of life you want.
Have anxiety, self-doubt, depression, or difficulty with boundaries been obstacles in your life? I help work with individuals who are often seeking a greater quality of life by learning how to manage these difficult experiences. We will work together to identify current perspectives and utilize helpful reframing strategies.
Have anxiety, self-doubt, depression, or difficulty with boundaries been obstacles in your life? I help work with individuals who are often seeking a greater quality of life by learning how to manage these difficult experiences. We will work together to identify current perspectives and utilize helpful reframing strategies.
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You keep finding yourself in the same relationship patterns—
overgiving, shutting down, feeling anxious… and wondering why it keeps happening.
You may feel disconnected, misunderstood, or emotionally alone—even when you deeply want connection.
Often, these patterns are shaped by past experiences or trauma that lives in the nervous system.
I help individuals, couples, and families heal these patterns at the root—so you can stop repeating painful cycles and start feeling more grounded, secure, and confident in how you show up in your relationships.
You keep finding yourself in the same relationship patterns—
overgiving, shutting down, feeling anxious… and wondering why it keeps happening.
You may feel disconnected, misunderstood, or emotionally alone—even when you deeply want connection.
Often, these patterns are shaped by past experiences or trauma that lives in the nervous system.
I help individuals, couples, and families heal these patterns at the root—so you can stop repeating painful cycles and start feeling more grounded, secure, and confident in how you show up in your relationships.
Hello, my name is Qadar Abukamleh, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have experience working with adults and children who struggles with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other disorders. My approach is client-specific, i alter my approach depending on clients' needs but i have experience working with cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational therapy, solution-focused and integrative therapy.
Hello, my name is Qadar Abukamleh, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have experience working with adults and children who struggles with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other disorders. My approach is client-specific, i alter my approach depending on clients' needs but i have experience working with cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational therapy, solution-focused and integrative therapy.
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.
Hi! I'm Gitty Meyers, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience in education and prenatal/postnatal couple support. I believe in the power of listening, understanding your unique story, and collaboratively crafting a brighter future. My passion lies in understanding and addressing the unique challenges that each individual and couple faces. Whether you're a young person navigating the complexities of adolescence, an adult struggling with life's pressures and plot twists, or a parent seeking support for your child, I'm here to listen, learn, support, and help you reach your optimal zone of living.
Hi! I'm Gitty Meyers, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience in education and prenatal/postnatal couple support. I believe in the power of listening, understanding your unique story, and collaboratively crafting a brighter future. My passion lies in understanding and addressing the unique challenges that each individual and couple faces. Whether you're a young person navigating the complexities of adolescence, an adult struggling with life's pressures and plot twists, or a parent seeking support for your child, I'm here to listen, learn, support, and help you reach your optimal zone of living.
Hi, I’m Mahdis Bormand, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with adults and young adults who feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, addiction, or bipolar disorder. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or disconnected from themselves. My style is warm, supportive, and collaborative, while also direct when helpful. Together, we slow things down, understand what is underneath the distress, build practical tools, strengthen self awareness, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
Hi, I’m Mahdis Bormand, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with adults and young adults who feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, addiction, or bipolar disorder. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or disconnected from themselves. My style is warm, supportive, and collaborative, while also direct when helpful. Together, we slow things down, understand what is underneath the distress, build practical tools, strengthen self awareness, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
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.
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
11 Endorsed
Serves Area
When it comes to your relationships, you often find yourself exhausting yourself to keep the peace. In those moments, a part of you is working incredibly hard to prevent things from falling apart, relying on an old rule that connection is maintained by leaving yourself out. But later on, another part rushes in, feeling angry and resentful that you didn't say what you actually felt. Whether you are trapped in this loop or navigating a breakup it caused, you're left feeling further from yourself than ever.
When it comes to your relationships, you often find yourself exhausting yourself to keep the peace. In those moments, a part of you is working incredibly hard to prevent things from falling apart, relying on an old rule that connection is maintained by leaving yourself out. But later on, another part rushes in, feeling angry and resentful that you didn't say what you actually felt. Whether you are trapped in this loop or navigating a breakup it caused, you're left feeling further from yourself than ever.
Hey there! Glad you made it here safely. My name is Rashid Roashan and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been practicing therapy since 2020. My focus of the practice is targeting the unconscious and subconscious self to create an alignment with the conscious self. Together, we can go deeper within. My preferred therapy approaches involve targeting toxic shame, incorporating a narrative approach to get in touch with our distorted self, cognitive rewiring, mindful practices, and object relations while working through the chains that bind us from reaching our authentic selves.
Hey there! Glad you made it here safely. My name is Rashid Roashan and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been practicing therapy since 2020. My focus of the practice is targeting the unconscious and subconscious self to create an alignment with the conscious self. Together, we can go deeper within. My preferred therapy approaches involve targeting toxic shame, incorporating a narrative approach to get in touch with our distorted self, cognitive rewiring, mindful practices, and object relations while working through the chains that bind us from reaching our authentic selves.
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.
Hi there! I’m Nassim and I proudly wear the badge of an ABA nerd. I’m a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 10 years of experience working with clients aged 1.5 to 25 years old, primarily diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Anxiety. Whether your goals are to decrease challenging behaviors (e.g., tantrums, elopement, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, PICA, etc.) or build new prosocial behaviors such as effective communication skills, coping skills, and/or daily living skills, I'll work with you to make the changes you desire.
Hi there! I’m Nassim and I proudly wear the badge of an ABA nerd. I’m a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 10 years of experience working with clients aged 1.5 to 25 years old, primarily diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Anxiety. Whether your goals are to decrease challenging behaviors (e.g., tantrums, elopement, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, PICA, etc.) or build new prosocial behaviors such as effective communication skills, coping skills, and/or daily living skills, I'll work with you to make the changes you desire.
You may be someone others rely on: responsible, driven, capable, and seemingly able to hold everything together. Yet when it comes to relationships, sex, or intimacy, you may find yourself overthinking, disconnected from your body, struggling to slow down, or wondering why desire and connection do not come as naturally as you think they should. Many of the clients I work with are high-achieving adults and working professionals who are used to functioning well, even when they are struggling internally.
You may be someone others rely on: responsible, driven, capable, and seemingly able to hold everything together. Yet when it comes to relationships, sex, or intimacy, you may find yourself overthinking, disconnected from your body, struggling to slow down, or wondering why desire and connection do not come as naturally as you think they should. Many of the clients I work with are high-achieving adults and working professionals who are used to functioning well, even when they are struggling internally.
Tightness in the chest. Knots in the stomach. Lumps in the throat. Your body tells the story of someone who works hard, cares deeply for others, stays five steps ahead… while secretly, you're drowning in anxiety, expectations, and self-doubt. Maybe you've told yourself to avoid your feelings, but it hasn't worked. Maybe you've even tried therapy before, and it didn't change anything. If this sounds like you, please know that you're not alone, and you're not broken; change is always possible.
Tightness in the chest. Knots in the stomach. Lumps in the throat. Your body tells the story of someone who works hard, cares deeply for others, stays five steps ahead… while secretly, you're drowning in anxiety, expectations, and self-doubt. Maybe you've told yourself to avoid your feelings, but it hasn't worked. Maybe you've even tried therapy before, and it didn't change anything. If this sounds like you, please know that you're not alone, and you're not broken; change is always possible.
I have a special interest in helping individuals who have experienced cultural transitions, war, immigration and trauma with years of experience helping families from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. I am multilingual and provided two years of live TV show in a local TV station in Orange County offering psychoeducation to Farsi speaking communities around the world to decrease stigma about mental illness and empower and inspire families and individuals to recognize mental illness and seek professional help when needed.
I have a special interest in helping individuals who have experienced cultural transitions, war, immigration and trauma with years of experience helping families from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. I am multilingual and provided two years of live TV show in a local TV station in Orange County offering psychoeducation to Farsi speaking communities around the world to decrease stigma about mental illness and empower and inspire families and individuals to recognize mental illness and seek professional help when needed.
If you struggle with anxiety, you might know what it's like to look like you have it all together on the outside, while inside your mind won't slow down. You overthink, second guess yourself, and feel constantly on edge, even when everything seems. It may be hard to relax, speak up, or feel fully present in your relationships. I specialize in helping people move beyond just managing anxiety and start truly understanding it, so you feel more in control, grounded, and confident in daily life.
If you struggle with anxiety, you might know what it's like to look like you have it all together on the outside, while inside your mind won't slow down. You overthink, second guess yourself, and feel constantly on edge, even when everything seems. It may be hard to relax, speak up, or feel fully present in your relationships. I specialize in helping people move beyond just managing anxiety and start truly understanding it, so you feel more in control, grounded, and confident in daily life.
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.
Revolutionary Women's Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Coach, Mentor, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hey, I'm Briana! I'm a Black, abolitionist, eco-womanist, therapist, and founder of Revolutionary Women's Wellness. I offer politicized and liberation focused counseling to help activists, organizers, educators, artists, students, and care workers break free from burnout, self-doubt, and internalized oppression, heal the wounds of historical and generational trauma, and navigate the social, political, and cultural stress of our times. Drawing from liberation psychology, relational therapy, and narrative therapy, my approach is fiercely rooted in social justice, community building, and cultural affirmation.
Hey, I'm Briana! I'm a Black, abolitionist, eco-womanist, therapist, and founder of Revolutionary Women's Wellness. I offer politicized and liberation focused counseling to help activists, organizers, educators, artists, students, and care workers break free from burnout, self-doubt, and internalized oppression, heal the wounds of historical and generational trauma, and navigate the social, political, and cultural stress of our times. Drawing from liberation psychology, relational therapy, and narrative therapy, my approach is fiercely rooted in social justice, community building, and cultural affirmation.
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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.