South Asian Therapists in Pensacola, FL
Therapy begins with a faith that you came by your struggles honestly in an effort to protect yourself and make sense of the world. My specialty is helping people recover from narcissistic abuse and other forms of abuse (emotional, spiritual, physical). I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, military family stressors and veteran transitions into the civilian sector. My hope is to provide you with an opportunity to disentangle from suffering and aide you in improving your quality of life, increase your satisfaction within the internal and external world, and enhance your self-worth.
Therapy begins with a faith that you came by your struggles honestly in an effort to protect yourself and make sense of the world. My specialty is helping people recover from narcissistic abuse and other forms of abuse (emotional, spiritual, physical). I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, military family stressors and veteran transitions into the civilian sector. My hope is to provide you with an opportunity to disentangle from suffering and aide you in improving your quality of life, increase your satisfaction within the internal and external world, and enhance your self-worth.
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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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.
My name is Shalini Semento, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to meet you wherever you are in life, and help guide the path to a new chapter of your life. I have been an LCSW for a number of years from working with disenfranchised communities, hospital settings, crisis centers, & military. I get it, and I understand that life can throw some curve balls at times. Let’s make this collaboration to overcome obstacles, and to find new tools for you to live your best life.
My name is Shalini Semento, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to meet you wherever you are in life, and help guide the path to a new chapter of your life. I have been an LCSW for a number of years from working with disenfranchised communities, hospital settings, crisis centers, & military. I get it, and I understand that life can throw some curve balls at times. Let’s make this collaboration to overcome obstacles, and to find new tools for you to live your best life.
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South Asian Counseling
What can a South Asian therapist help with?
A South Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. What may feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a South Asian background, such as Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, or Nepali, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable discussing topics such as family expectations, identity, religion, language, stigma, or intergenerational conflict.
How can a South Asian therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
A South Asian therapist can support couples counseling or family therapy by helping partners and family members explore how cultural background can shape roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a relationship. In some South Asian families, relationship dynamics may be influenced by expectations around marriage, gender roles, caregiving, religion, family involvement, or balancing individual needs with family obligations. These issues can affect mental health as well as relationship boundaries, parenting, communication, and major life decisions. A South Asian therapist can help you navigate these conversations with greater cultural understanding.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with South Asian 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 South Asian clients or clients from your specific cultural background. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask whether they have worked with concerns related to cultural identity, family expectations, intergenerational conflict, or stigma around mental health. You can also ask whether they provide therapy in your preferred language.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of South Asian therapists?
The directory of South Asian 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; also, when the number of therapists identified as South Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.