Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
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Life is full of changes. If the simple pleasures of the life feel out of reach. You are not alone.I am trained working with clients in transition such as Divorce, Loss, Critical illness, PTSD due to catastrophic accident, rape, violence and war. I am known as therapist by Fairfax Courts for Anger and Abuse prevention and treatment, as well as helping Undocumented Immigrants for Psychological Assessment and Anxiety Treatment. I am successfully working with couples to solve their issues and having healthy relationship with children, relatives and themselves .
Writing articles in Iranian Washington Newspaper.
Life is full of changes. If the simple pleasures of the life feel out of reach. You are not alone.I am trained working with clients in transition such as Divorce, Loss, Critical illness, PTSD due to catastrophic accident, rape, violence and war. I am known as therapist by Fairfax Courts for Anger and Abuse prevention and treatment, as well as helping Undocumented Immigrants for Psychological Assessment and Anxiety Treatment. I am successfully working with couples to solve their issues and having healthy relationship with children, relatives and themselves .
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
Welcome! My name is Joanne and I am part of a practice that validates and supports individual's unique life stories with empathy, curiosity, and with no judgment. Our goal is to provide a safe space where individuals or couples can work collaboratively to unlearn limiting thoughts and behaviors by replacing them with healthier strategies to cope with changes and manage stress.
Welcome! My name is Joanne and I am part of a practice that validates and supports individual's unique life stories with empathy, curiosity, and with no judgment. Our goal is to provide a safe space where individuals or couples can work collaboratively to unlearn limiting thoughts and behaviors by replacing them with healthier strategies to cope with changes and manage stress.
Adolescents and adults navigating their faith and sexuality (LGBTQ+ affirming), anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, grief, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, family of origin concerns, identity development, and general life stressors and transitions would particular enjoy working with me. Multicultural couples and families navigating culture clashes, estrangement, faith transitions, and sexual and intergenerational trauma, especially for BIPOC populations, are treatment specialties. Psychedelic psychotherapy preparation and integration are also available with referrals to clinics for medication administration.
Adolescents and adults navigating their faith and sexuality (LGBTQ+ affirming), anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, grief, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, family of origin concerns, identity development, and general life stressors and transitions would particular enjoy working with me. Multicultural couples and families navigating culture clashes, estrangement, faith transitions, and sexual and intergenerational trauma, especially for BIPOC populations, are treatment specialties. Psychedelic psychotherapy preparation and integration are also available with referrals to clinics for medication administration.
I am fluent in Arabic and come from a middle eastern background, this provides me with the opportunity to empathize with individuals struggling with the stigma behind mental health and the cultural barriers that might interfere with receiving mental health services.
Licensed in both CA and DC, I believe therapy is a wonderful avenue for individuals to discover more about themselves and their self-worth. It is about growing, protecting boundaries, and healing through discovering and repairing past and present wounds.
I specialize in adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, complex trauma, and difficulty with life transitions (moving, parenthood, marriage, etc). I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained to help individuals process and move past their traumatic experiences, allowing them to heal and find peace.
I am fluent in Arabic and come from a middle eastern background, this provides me with the opportunity to empathize with individuals struggling with the stigma behind mental health and the cultural barriers that might interfere with receiving mental health services.
Licensed in both CA and DC, I believe therapy is a wonderful avenue for individuals to discover more about themselves and their self-worth. It is about growing, protecting boundaries, and healing through discovering and repairing past and present wounds.
I specialize in adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, complex trauma, and difficulty with life transitions (moving, parenthood, marriage, etc). I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained to help individuals process and move past their traumatic experiences, allowing them to heal and find peace.
I work with individuals navigating chronic illness who may be struggling with grief, isolation, shame, loss of identity, changes in relationships, and the emotional impact of limitations that feel outside of their control. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been managing a condition for many years, therapy can provide a space to process the challenges that come with adapting to ongoing changes and uncertainty. Together, we work toward building practical coping strategies, increasing emotional resilience, improving communication and boundaries, and creating a life that feels meaningful despite ongoing challenges.
I work with individuals navigating chronic illness who may be struggling with grief, isolation, shame, loss of identity, changes in relationships, and the emotional impact of limitations that feel outside of their control. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been managing a condition for many years, therapy can provide a space to process the challenges that come with adapting to ongoing changes and uncertainty. Together, we work toward building practical coping strategies, increasing emotional resilience, improving communication and boundaries, and creating a life that feels meaningful despite ongoing challenges.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and families navigating somatic symptoms, sleep issues, medical stress, and emotional or behavioral concerns. My clients are looking for support that’s collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based care. They want to better understand what’s going on, learn practical tools to manage symptoms, and feel more empowered. Together, we focus on building resilience, improving functioning, and supporting the whole person in context.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and families navigating somatic symptoms, sleep issues, medical stress, and emotional or behavioral concerns. My clients are looking for support that’s collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based care. They want to better understand what’s going on, learn practical tools to manage symptoms, and feel more empowered. Together, we focus on building resilience, improving functioning, and supporting the whole person in context.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with 15+ years in the field specializing in trauma, post-traumatic stress, and substance use / addiction issues. I have particular experience supporting healthcare providers (from physicians to combat medics to everyone in between and beyond), military veterans, survivors of political violence, and people with histories of childhood trauma. Clients who seek my help have often had unusual or extraordinary exposures to assault, war, genocide, partner violence, hate crime, abuse, neglect, or other significantly harmful stressors that have had a major impact on their lives.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with 15+ years in the field specializing in trauma, post-traumatic stress, and substance use / addiction issues. I have particular experience supporting healthcare providers (from physicians to combat medics to everyone in between and beyond), military veterans, survivors of political violence, and people with histories of childhood trauma. Clients who seek my help have often had unusual or extraordinary exposures to assault, war, genocide, partner violence, hate crime, abuse, neglect, or other significantly harmful stressors that have had a major impact on their lives.
You may be navigating relationship struggles, big emotions, or major life transitions, and want a space where you feel understood, not judged. Maybe you're drifting with a partner, exploring your sexuality, or simply trying to feel more like yourself. You want to explore the full context of your life: your relationships, identities, cultures, traumas, and beliefs. You're looking for a therapist who’s warm, curious, affirming, and real—someone who sees the whole you and is there for your journey. Together, we’ll explore your story in a way that feels empowering and safe.
You may be navigating relationship struggles, big emotions, or major life transitions, and want a space where you feel understood, not judged. Maybe you're drifting with a partner, exploring your sexuality, or simply trying to feel more like yourself. You want to explore the full context of your life: your relationships, identities, cultures, traumas, and beliefs. You're looking for a therapist who’s warm, curious, affirming, and real—someone who sees the whole you and is there for your journey. Together, we’ll explore your story in a way that feels empowering and safe.
Online Therapists
Ms. Paknejad has been practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for fifteen years, focusing on supportive services that integrate cultural sensitivity, physical, and psychological support. Ms. Paknejad has extensive experience working with domestic and international families living and working in the DC/MD/VA area, including addressing changes in mood and overall functioning plus focusing on issues and stressors around assimilation and acculturation due to changes in one's personal and professional settings. Through the use multi-modality techniques, Ms. Paknejad's clients are able to achieve measurable improvements.
Ms. Paknejad has been practicing in the Washington, D.C. area for fifteen years, focusing on supportive services that integrate cultural sensitivity, physical, and psychological support. Ms. Paknejad has extensive experience working with domestic and international families living and working in the DC/MD/VA area, including addressing changes in mood and overall functioning plus focusing on issues and stressors around assimilation and acculturation due to changes in one's personal and professional settings. Through the use multi-modality techniques, Ms. Paknejad's clients are able to achieve measurable improvements.
So many of us move through life shape-shifting — adjusting who we are to meet the expectations of others, slowly losing sight of ourselves in the process. If that resonates, you've come to the right place. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, your body image, or simply figuring out who you are, you deserve a space where all of you is welcome.
Here, you can expect to be met with curiosity and care. I'll be honest with you when it's helpful, but never at the expense of feeling safe. This is a space where you don't have to be anyone other than who you are.
So many of us move through life shape-shifting — adjusting who we are to meet the expectations of others, slowly losing sight of ourselves in the process. If that resonates, you've come to the right place. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, your body image, or simply figuring out who you are, you deserve a space where all of you is welcome.
Here, you can expect to be met with curiosity and care. I'll be honest with you when it's helpful, but never at the expense of feeling safe. This is a space where you don't have to be anyone other than who you are.
M&K Counseling Associates Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-DC, LPC-VA, LCPC-MD
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20010
Hello everyone! I’m Carolyn a psychotherapist at M&K Counseling Associates. Here, I’m committed to listening to your unique life story with warmth and curiosity. My approach to talk therapy combines evidence-based techniques with cultural mindfulness, helping you process emotions, build new skills, and navigate life's changes. Together, we’ll create a safe space for adults facing anxiety, relationship challenges, and emotional distress—including those with diverse identities and experiences.
Hello everyone! I’m Carolyn a psychotherapist at M&K Counseling Associates. Here, I’m committed to listening to your unique life story with warmth and curiosity. My approach to talk therapy combines evidence-based techniques with cultural mindfulness, helping you process emotions, build new skills, and navigate life's changes. Together, we’ll create a safe space for adults facing anxiety, relationship challenges, and emotional distress—including those with diverse identities and experiences.
Dr. Barimany specializes in adult development and interpersonal relationships. Human beings have fundamental needs for intra-personal and inter-personal happiness: to know oneself, make healthy decisions, be in fulfilling relationships, and to continuously build a life with meaning. Specifically, she works with individuals going through phase-of-life transition, couples, intergenerational female relationships (mothers and daughters, sisters, aunts), and therapists looking for their own personal therapy.
Dr. Barimany specializes in adult development and interpersonal relationships. Human beings have fundamental needs for intra-personal and inter-personal happiness: to know oneself, make healthy decisions, be in fulfilling relationships, and to continuously build a life with meaning. Specifically, she works with individuals going through phase-of-life transition, couples, intergenerational female relationships (mothers and daughters, sisters, aunts), and therapists looking for their own personal therapy.
All concerns are addressed via proactive and transparent communications, thorough and mutual understanding, application of solution-orientation for all concerned ... By integrating psychological insights and supportive interventions, the emphasis is with empathy, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving. This approach prioritizes effective engagement and actionable outcomes, building a foundation of trust and ensuring sustainable, positive results for everyone involved.
All concerns are addressed via proactive and transparent communications, thorough and mutual understanding, application of solution-orientation for all concerned ... By integrating psychological insights and supportive interventions, the emphasis is with empathy, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving. This approach prioritizes effective engagement and actionable outcomes, building a foundation of trust and ensuring sustainable, positive results for everyone involved.
I offer a space for empathy, reflection and relatedness. Focus areas in my work include relational and acute trauma, depression, racing thoughts, perfectionism and relationship difficulties. I’m particularly interested in supporting individuals who have experienced loss, separation, displacement and those who find themselves navigating their way through cultural nuances or differences.
I offer a space for empathy, reflection and relatedness. Focus areas in my work include relational and acute trauma, depression, racing thoughts, perfectionism and relationship difficulties. I’m particularly interested in supporting individuals who have experienced loss, separation, displacement and those who find themselves navigating their way through cultural nuances or differences.
Clinical Supervision and Private Practice Startup
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
4 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006
I provide clinical and administrative supervision for counseling interns and LGPCs pursuing licensure in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Since 2023, I have supervised more than 20 emerging clinicians across internship and postgraduate settings. My supervision approach integrates clinical skill development, ethical decision-making, documentation support, case conceptualization, professional identity development, and preparation for independent licensure. I strive to create a supportive and challenging learning environment that promotes clinician confidence, competence, and growth.
I provide clinical and administrative supervision for counseling interns and LGPCs pursuing licensure in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Since 2023, I have supervised more than 20 emerging clinicians across internship and postgraduate settings. My supervision approach integrates clinical skill development, ethical decision-making, documentation support, case conceptualization, professional identity development, and preparation for independent licensure. I strive to create a supportive and challenging learning environment that promotes clinician confidence, competence, and growth.
My clients are adults and couples who have arrived at a threshold — a moment where something has to shift, even when the path forward isn't clear. They may be navigating a major life transition, sitting with depression or anxiety, recovering from trauma, integrating psychedelic experiences, managing ADHD, or working through the weight of divorce. Others are exploring non-traditional relationship structures or identities and want a space that is affirming, inviting, and nonjudgemental. What they share is a readiness — not necessarily to figure it all out, but to meet the moments of uncertainty and find their center again.
My clients are adults and couples who have arrived at a threshold — a moment where something has to shift, even when the path forward isn't clear. They may be navigating a major life transition, sitting with depression or anxiety, recovering from trauma, integrating psychedelic experiences, managing ADHD, or working through the weight of divorce. Others are exploring non-traditional relationship structures or identities and want a space that is affirming, inviting, and nonjudgemental. What they share is a readiness — not necessarily to figure it all out, but to meet the moments of uncertainty and find their center again.
I help patients find hope in adversity. I explore a patient's need for external validation and identify old, negative motivators used to inspire achievement-based goals. I teach self-care and self-regulating practices while modeling healthy attunement. Together, we explore conflict-avoidant behaviors and healthy dependency. Being a highly sensitive person is not a weakness but an empathic strength. I explore the guilt, shame, and fear that cause "analysis paralysis." I analyze unhealthy habits and teach clients to build trust and reconnect with a traumatic body that no longer trusts. You are the expert and I am your guide.
I help patients find hope in adversity. I explore a patient's need for external validation and identify old, negative motivators used to inspire achievement-based goals. I teach self-care and self-regulating practices while modeling healthy attunement. Together, we explore conflict-avoidant behaviors and healthy dependency. Being a highly sensitive person is not a weakness but an empathic strength. I explore the guilt, shame, and fear that cause "analysis paralysis." I analyze unhealthy habits and teach clients to build trust and reconnect with a traumatic body that no longer trusts. You are the expert and I am your guide.
I am a seasoned clinician with 30+ years of working both nationally and internationally with couples, children, families and educational programs. I am licensed and credentialed in both the US (Washington, DC and NJ) and the UK. I have spent my career supporting children, parents, individuals, and couples. I am known for building strong collaborative relationships with families, schools, and allied professionals. The scope of my practice includes couples communication coaching, parenting support, couples counseling, adolescent mentoring, women’s health, and expert collaboration with educational institutions.
I am a seasoned clinician with 30+ years of working both nationally and internationally with couples, children, families and educational programs. I am licensed and credentialed in both the US (Washington, DC and NJ) and the UK. I have spent my career supporting children, parents, individuals, and couples. I am known for building strong collaborative relationships with families, schools, and allied professionals. The scope of my practice includes couples communication coaching, parenting support, couples counseling, adolescent mentoring, women’s health, and expert collaboration with educational institutions.
You are feeling hopeful and ready to transform your mental health. You’d like to understand yourself better and get unstuck from patterns that stress out or depresses your nervous system. You hope to free yourself from painful life experiences, navigate a relationship, adjust to a big change, or grieve a loss that carries great significance. You’re looking for a safe, supportive, judgment free space to feel, heal and grow fearlessly. You’ve tried traditional talk therapy but need an approach that values the wisdom of the body-mind connection. You’re ready to understand what you need to feel more whole, authentic, and empowered..
You are feeling hopeful and ready to transform your mental health. You’d like to understand yourself better and get unstuck from patterns that stress out or depresses your nervous system. You hope to free yourself from painful life experiences, navigate a relationship, adjust to a big change, or grieve a loss that carries great significance. You’re looking for a safe, supportive, judgment free space to feel, heal and grow fearlessly. You’ve tried traditional talk therapy but need an approach that values the wisdom of the body-mind connection. You’re ready to understand what you need to feel more whole, authentic, and empowered..
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