Muslim Therapists in Washington, DC
Welcome to my practice! As the Clinical Director for Georgetown University's counseling center, I have a passion for working with people who are navigating life's big transitions. I believe in the power of my clients to make positive changes in their lives once they gain the necessary insight and skills in our sessions. I specialize in the evidence-based treatments of anxiety, depression, and other emotional and relationship problems.
Welcome to my practice! As the Clinical Director for Georgetown University's counseling center, I have a passion for working with people who are navigating life's big transitions. I believe in the power of my clients to make positive changes in their lives once they gain the necessary insight and skills in our sessions. I specialize in the evidence-based treatments of anxiety, depression, and other emotional and relationship problems.
Most of the problems that bring people to therapy began as solutions—ways of surviving in a difficult world. But when those old solutions stop working—when anxiety creeps in, when depression won’t lift, or when relationships falter—we need a new relationship where we can learn new solutions.
In therapy with me, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. I don’t assume I know what’s best for you before we’ve even met. Instead, I take time to understand who you are, how you work, and what’s really going on beneath the surface. I listen closely and tailor the work accordingly.
Most of the problems that bring people to therapy began as solutions—ways of surviving in a difficult world. But when those old solutions stop working—when anxiety creeps in, when depression won’t lift, or when relationships falter—we need a new relationship where we can learn new solutions.
In therapy with me, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. I don’t assume I know what’s best for you before we’ve even met. Instead, I take time to understand who you are, how you work, and what’s really going on beneath the surface. I listen closely and tailor the work accordingly.
You are feeling hopeful and ready to transform your mental health. You’d like to understand yourself better and get unstuck from patterns that dys- regulates your nervous system. You hope to free yourself from painful life experiences, 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 dys- regulates your nervous system. You hope to free yourself from painful life experiences, 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..
No matter your past or present, your haves or have-nots, life can be difficult. We believe that people need to be understood – to feel validated and acknowledged for who they are, what they're good at, and how they may struggle. Without these moments of understanding, life can feel mundane, lonely, or deeply confusing. At the most troubling times, when stress, depression, or relationships overwhelm, change can seem impossible. Yet change is made possible through a trusting therapeutic relationship and a careful understanding of oneself and others.
No matter your past or present, your haves or have-nots, life can be difficult. We believe that people need to be understood – to feel validated and acknowledged for who they are, what they're good at, and how they may struggle. Without these moments of understanding, life can feel mundane, lonely, or deeply confusing. At the most troubling times, when stress, depression, or relationships overwhelm, change can seem impossible. Yet change is made possible through a trusting therapeutic relationship and a careful understanding of oneself and others.
Currently accepting clients, especially couples! I believe change is possible - let me show you that it really is. Instead of leaving you with temporary band-aids, I offer you the space to make meaningful, lasting shifts in perspective, coping, and patterns.
Currently accepting clients, especially couples! I believe change is possible - let me show you that it really is. Instead of leaving you with temporary band-aids, I offer you the space to make meaningful, lasting shifts in perspective, coping, and patterns.
Dr. Hite brings over 16 years of experience as a school psychologist, specializing in psychological and educational services for children and families with complex developmental, learning, and emotional needs.
At Arbit Counseling, he provides collaborative care, psychological evaluations and developmental consultation for children ages two and up as a licensed psychological associate and special education consultant. Specialities include the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions like Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities like dyslexia, as well as conditions like anxiety and depression.
Dr. Hite brings over 16 years of experience as a school psychologist, specializing in psychological and educational services for children and families with complex developmental, learning, and emotional needs.
At Arbit Counseling, he provides collaborative care, psychological evaluations and developmental consultation for children ages two and up as a licensed psychological associate and special education consultant. Specialities include the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions like Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities like dyslexia, as well as conditions like anxiety and depression.
This is a liberation-focussed space to build your relationship with yourself, gain a deeper understanding of your emotions, heal from past wounds, or navigate complex feelings of depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Whether it is long term difficulties with relationships, abuse, or attachment trauma, processing illness or grief, or navigating the impact of systemic oppression from racial or gender trauma—the things that have happened to you do not have to be in control of you. I help my clients find empowerment in building the future you want and finding a healthy relationship with your past and overcome oppression and injustice
This is a liberation-focussed space to build your relationship with yourself, gain a deeper understanding of your emotions, heal from past wounds, or navigate complex feelings of depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Whether it is long term difficulties with relationships, abuse, or attachment trauma, processing illness or grief, or navigating the impact of systemic oppression from racial or gender trauma—the things that have happened to you do not have to be in control of you. I help my clients find empowerment in building the future you want and finding a healthy relationship with your past and overcome oppression and injustice
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.
Ehrhardt Therapy and Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LPC
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, but it’s often the first toward meaningful insight and lasting personal growth. We understand that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Our approach is tailored to you—whether you’re working through past experiences, navigating present challenges, or seeking greater balance in your life. You don’t have to do it alone.
Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly and working toward change.
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, but it’s often the first toward meaningful insight and lasting personal growth. We understand that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Our approach is tailored to you—whether you’re working through past experiences, navigating present challenges, or seeking greater balance in your life. You don’t have to do it alone.
Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable sharing openly and working toward change.
I work with young adults to make sense of independence and attachment, lacking trust or confidence, peers/sibling/dating relationships, trauma, school/career transitions, sexual identity and intimacy, relationship commitment, and well-being. Using CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment, solution focused, compassion focused and multicultural approaches, balance compassion with challenging my clients as they navigate life experiences that affect self esteem, relationships with others, daily functioning, mood shifts, sadness, worry, concentration challenges and more. Will identify strategies to navigate the things outside and within your control.
I work with young adults to make sense of independence and attachment, lacking trust or confidence, peers/sibling/dating relationships, trauma, school/career transitions, sexual identity and intimacy, relationship commitment, and well-being. Using CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment, solution focused, compassion focused and multicultural approaches, balance compassion with challenging my clients as they navigate life experiences that affect self esteem, relationships with others, daily functioning, mood shifts, sadness, worry, concentration challenges and more. Will identify strategies to navigate the things outside and within your control.
Hi All, I have a vibrant group practice. Your Neighborhood Clinic is a not for profit organization that works with individuals, families, and adolescents (13 years and older). We specialize in working with diverse clients who are new to therapy or who are looking for some a new approach to life. We help clients adjust to some of life many changes including divorce, grief, starting a new relationship, or changing careers. If you would like to work Dr. Shareefah or one of our other therapists, please review our website and book an appointment.
Hi All, I have a vibrant group practice. Your Neighborhood Clinic is a not for profit organization that works with individuals, families, and adolescents (13 years and older). We specialize in working with diverse clients who are new to therapy or who are looking for some a new approach to life. We help clients adjust to some of life many changes including divorce, grief, starting a new relationship, or changing careers. If you would like to work Dr. Shareefah or one of our other therapists, please review our website and book an appointment.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Have you ever felt lonely, lost, or as if you’re not fully living the life you were meant to?
I help women step into the life of their dreams by equipping them with the tools they need to thrive. Sometimes, it’s not about knowing all the answers—it’s about discovering who you truly are and embracing the life God intended for you.
I specialize in helping women and girls set healthy boundaries, take empowered risks, and focus on what truly matters to them.
Let’s begin exactly where you are and grow into your next chapter with clarity and purpose.
Schedule a consultation today.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Have you ever felt lonely, lost, or as if you’re not fully living the life you were meant to?
I help women step into the life of their dreams by equipping them with the tools they need to thrive. Sometimes, it’s not about knowing all the answers—it’s about discovering who you truly are and embracing the life God intended for you.
I specialize in helping women and girls set healthy boundaries, take empowered risks, and focus on what truly matters to them.
Let’s begin exactly where you are and grow into your next chapter with clarity and purpose.
Schedule a consultation today.
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.
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.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
At times the road to your fullest life is found by moving through trauma, rage, loss, and betrayal. How we cope with those hardships is important. Therapy can help you become more aware of suffering, the sources that are causing it, and tools to help you overcome it. I invite us to imagine a life beyond fear, shame, and regret. One where you feel your innate wisdom, compassion, and capacity, to live life more fully despite all of its complexities.
In virtual counseling, you'll process experiences, identify triggers, address faulty thinking, replace unhelpful behaviors and learn effective communication related to trauma, identity, school and career issues, grief and loss, mood changes, impulsivity, transitions, caretaking and stage-of-life challenges that affect mental health. I'm Trained in CBT/DBT, person-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive and solution-focused therapies to support clients as we explore, understand, identify and apply mental strategies to help address mental health disorders or prevent stress from becoming a disorder.
In virtual counseling, you'll process experiences, identify triggers, address faulty thinking, replace unhelpful behaviors and learn effective communication related to trauma, identity, school and career issues, grief and loss, mood changes, impulsivity, transitions, caretaking and stage-of-life challenges that affect mental health. I'm Trained in CBT/DBT, person-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive and solution-focused therapies to support clients as we explore, understand, identify and apply mental strategies to help address mental health disorders or prevent stress from becoming a disorder.
My intersectional identities as an Arab-Asian woman from a Muslim background allows me to experience understanding and empathy for those from varying backgrounds and identities.
I believe in the power of therapy as a huge part of a holistic approach to overall wellness. My approach is tailored toward the unique needs of the client. I seek out and utilize evidence-based practices, including CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approaches, depending on diagnosis and presenting issue.
My intersectional identities as an Arab-Asian woman from a Muslim background allows me to experience understanding and empathy for those from varying backgrounds and identities.
I believe in the power of therapy as a huge part of a holistic approach to overall wellness. My approach is tailored toward the unique needs of the client. I seek out and utilize evidence-based practices, including CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approaches, depending on diagnosis and presenting issue.
Infinite Zen Holistic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ABS, LICSW, LCSW-S, CCATP, CST
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Is your relationship experiencing frequent conflict/arguing, issues with sex and intimacy or differences in sexual desire? Let's work together! I am a sex-positive, non-monogamous, BDSM/KINK, LGBTQIA+ affirming relationship therapist. Perhaps you want to improve intimacy, or maybe you're unsure about the future of your relationship. An important aspect of therapy is examining our inner world, relationships, thoughts and feelings in a safe non-judgmental space. Using an integrative approach, I aim to create a positive therapeutic relationship that promotes healing with compassionate self-exploration. IFS therapist. Let's Chat!
Is your relationship experiencing frequent conflict/arguing, issues with sex and intimacy or differences in sexual desire? Let's work together! I am a sex-positive, non-monogamous, BDSM/KINK, LGBTQIA+ affirming relationship therapist. Perhaps you want to improve intimacy, or maybe you're unsure about the future of your relationship. An important aspect of therapy is examining our inner world, relationships, thoughts and feelings in a safe non-judgmental space. Using an integrative approach, I aim to create a positive therapeutic relationship that promotes healing with compassionate self-exploration. IFS therapist. Let's Chat!
I provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore, understand and address distress and mental health disorders related to life transitions, strengthening relationships, regulating emotions, or developing greater self-compassion. Life transitions, stress, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially when paired with anxiety, ADHD, or self-esteem challenges are my clinical interest. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal work, motivational interviewing, and multicultural perspectives.
I provide a supportive, compassionate space to explore, understand and address distress and mental health disorders related to life transitions, strengthening relationships, regulating emotions, or developing greater self-compassion. Life transitions, stress, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially when paired with anxiety, ADHD, or self-esteem challenges are my clinical interest. I tailor each session to meet your unique needs, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic and interpersonal work, motivational interviewing, and multicultural perspectives.
As a Muslim immigrant woman living in the U
My experience is grounded in trauma-informed care, and I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term shelters, and transitional housing programs. I have worked with young adults to older adults, addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality, and adjustment disorders, using a diverse range of evidence-based practices. I am dedicated to providing a validating, non-judgmental, and healing space where clients feel valued, heard, and empowered. In my practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
As a Muslim immigrant woman living in the U
My experience is grounded in trauma-informed care, and I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term shelters, and transitional housing programs. I have worked with young adults to older adults, addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality, and adjustment disorders, using a diverse range of evidence-based practices. I am dedicated to providing a validating, non-judgmental, and healing space where clients feel valued, heard, and empowered. In my practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a mental health professional with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and heal from emotional pain. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma histories, and difficult life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step, I aim to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen and understood.
I am a mental health professional with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and heal from emotional pain. I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma histories, and difficult life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step, I aim to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen and understood.
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Muslim Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist will be respectful of faith, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disabilities, or anything that is relevant to an individual’s reasons for seeking therapy. This mental health practitioner will therefore be able to recognize the role of faith in a client’s life, and they can appreciate the cultural values and beliefs of others. Cultural sensitivity on the part of the therapist may enhance the possibility of a strong therapeutic bond, even if the clinician does not have an extensive understanding of a client’s background before therapy begins.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Muslim clients?
It is best to ask directly whether a therapist has worked with Muslim clients, and if so, the extent to which cultural or religious principles factored into their work together. You can also ask whether a therapist who is familiar with Islamic practices, values, and beliefs incorporates them into their professional work, and if so, how. If the therapist does not have a sufficient knowledge base, they may well know and can refer you to someone who has such experience.
What if the therapist does not have my exact background?
It is not necessary for a therapist to share one’s exact religious background for therapy to be successful. A qualified and culturally sensitive therapist will appreciate diversity within the Muslim community as well as diversity overall, and will have a sense of how religious and cultural issues can contribute to mental health. In addition, a good therapist would be willing to learn from their clients.
How do I recognize an effective Muslim therapist?
Like all therapists, a Muslim therapist who is effective will have the requisite training and expertise in evidence-based techniques, as well as the ability to connect with you on a personal level. An effective Muslim therapist may also demonstrate a clear understanding of your cultural background and faith. A therapist with such cultural sensitivity will set the stage for a strong therapeutic alliance.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of the Muslim faith?
The directory of Muslim therapists includes mental health providers who have shared their cultural background in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist with a similar background. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists identified as Muslim is limited, the directory will also show therapists with extensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.