Muslim Therapists in Pensacola, FL
Hina Ansari - Owner- The Healing Light Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, EMDR, Certified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, my name is Hina Ansari. I am an Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a EMDR Certified therapist I have vast experience in working with EMDR. I help my clients with Mental health concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, PTSD, grief, loss, life transitions and relational difficulties. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including eye Movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, DBT, Including IFS with EMDR Therapy. My approach is unique because I use mindfulness-based techniques along with empirically tested modalities. My main focus is Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and relational difficulties.
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Hi, my name is Hina Ansari. I am an Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a EMDR Certified therapist I have vast experience in working with EMDR. I help my clients with Mental health concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, PTSD, grief, loss, life transitions and relational difficulties. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including eye Movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, DBT, Including IFS with EMDR Therapy. My approach is unique because I use mindfulness-based techniques along with empirically tested modalities. My main focus is Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and relational difficulties.
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Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I've had the privilege of working with individuals in diverse mental health settings, from emergency departments and psychiatric facilities to private practices. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the challenges people face, and I'm truly passionate about helping them find healing and growth.
I'm also EMDR trained, which means I have specialized training in helping people process and heal from trauma. I often work with individuals navigating trauma, suicidal thoughts, depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and overall life goals.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I've had the privilege of working with individuals in diverse mental health settings, from emergency departments and psychiatric facilities to private practices. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the challenges people face, and I'm truly passionate about helping them find healing and growth.
I'm also EMDR trained, which means I have specialized training in helping people process and heal from trauma. I often work with individuals navigating trauma, suicidal thoughts, depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and overall life goals.
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As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Board Certified Counselor, I help clients navigate life’s many challenges and transitions. My holistic approach supports growth in all areas—emotional, relational, and personal—while fostering awareness, balance, and resilience. I offer a compassionate, grounded space for healing, clarity, and meaningful transformation.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Board Certified Counselor, I help clients navigate life’s many challenges and transitions. My holistic approach supports growth in all areas—emotional, relational, and personal—while fostering awareness, balance, and resilience. I offer a compassionate, grounded space for healing, clarity, and meaningful transformation.
Online Therapists
Maybe things feel tense at home lately, between you and your partner, between you and your kids, or all of the above. Arguments seem to happen more often, or there’s a quiet distance that’s hard to name. You’re trying to hold it all together, but underneath the surface there’s frustration, sadness, or just plain exhaustion. Perhaps pararenthood has changed things, maybe you feel like you’ve lost yourselves as a couple, or like you’re stuck in patterns with your children that you can’t seem to shift. Maybe trust has been broken, or old wounds keep showing up in new ways. You're here because something needs to change.
Maybe things feel tense at home lately, between you and your partner, between you and your kids, or all of the above. Arguments seem to happen more often, or there’s a quiet distance that’s hard to name. You’re trying to hold it all together, but underneath the surface there’s frustration, sadness, or just plain exhaustion. Perhaps pararenthood has changed things, maybe you feel like you’ve lost yourselves as a couple, or like you’re stuck in patterns with your children that you can’t seem to shift. Maybe trust has been broken, or old wounds keep showing up in new ways. You're here because something needs to change.
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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.