Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Decatur, GA
I am a therapist with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), dedicated to supporting individuals and families through significant life transitions. My practice serves emerging adolescents, young adults, and parents, with a focus on life changes, navigating family-building challenges, including infertility and postpartum experiences. My personal experience as an immigrant and with family building further informs my practice.
I am a therapist with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), dedicated to supporting individuals and families through significant life transitions. My practice serves emerging adolescents, young adults, and parents, with a focus on life changes, navigating family-building challenges, including infertility and postpartum experiences. My personal experience as an immigrant and with family building further informs my practice.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers in Georgia dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers in Georgia dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Hello, I'm Nermin. I’m here to offer you the support and understanding you deserve, no matter what you are struggling with. Let’s talk! I’m ready to partner with you on your healing journey. I approach each individual with deep empathy and a belief that healing is possible, even in the midst of pain. While we can’t always control what happens to us, we can always explore our responses in ways that feel safe and helpful. Trauma impacts how we think, feel, and respond, and you shouldn’t have to navigate that alone.
Hello, I'm Nermin. I’m here to offer you the support and understanding you deserve, no matter what you are struggling with. Let’s talk! I’m ready to partner with you on your healing journey. I approach each individual with deep empathy and a belief that healing is possible, even in the midst of pain. While we can’t always control what happens to us, we can always explore our responses in ways that feel safe and helpful. Trauma impacts how we think, feel, and respond, and you shouldn’t have to navigate that alone.
Mental health is an integral part of leading a wholesome healthy life. As the saying goes “healthy body, healthy mind”, the opposite is equally true. Life comes with all sorts of traumatic events and difficult circumstances that impact our mental wellbeing and manifests in feelings of sadness, anxiety, stress, anger and discontent. It is important for us all to navigate and overcome these difficulties so they don’t affect our overall health and quality of life.
Mental health is an integral part of leading a wholesome healthy life. As the saying goes “healthy body, healthy mind”, the opposite is equally true. Life comes with all sorts of traumatic events and difficult circumstances that impact our mental wellbeing and manifests in feelings of sadness, anxiety, stress, anger and discontent. It is important for us all to navigate and overcome these difficulties so they don’t affect our overall health and quality of life.
Hello and welcome! Life has been so busy lately, hasn’t it? It’s easy to feel numb to the news, disconnected from others, or stuck in a blur of frustration, anger, sadness, or confusion. If you’re here, you might be seeking clarity and guidance — or a way to manage your anxiety, depression, or complicated relationships. In the safety of our sessions, we can slow down, breathe, release tension, and restore balance. Therapy is a judgment-free space to focus and care for yourself without worrying about how you’ll be viewed.
Hello and welcome! Life has been so busy lately, hasn’t it? It’s easy to feel numb to the news, disconnected from others, or stuck in a blur of frustration, anger, sadness, or confusion. If you’re here, you might be seeking clarity and guidance — or a way to manage your anxiety, depression, or complicated relationships. In the safety of our sessions, we can slow down, breathe, release tension, and restore balance. Therapy is a judgment-free space to focus and care for yourself without worrying about how you’ll be viewed.
Deanna is not currently accepting new clients through Atlanta Therapeutic Collective.
Have important people in your life treated you like you were broken, too needy, or not enough? Have you crafted masks to hide your "brokenness" and lost your sense of self in these masks? Have you overworked yourself trying to suppress your needs to the point of burnout and felt unable to physically move? For a population known for our rigidity, I have observed us neurodivergent folk to be some of the most adaptable people I've met, often to our own detriment. This needs to change.
Deanna is not currently accepting new clients through Atlanta Therapeutic Collective.
Have important people in your life treated you like you were broken, too needy, or not enough? Have you crafted masks to hide your "brokenness" and lost your sense of self in these masks? Have you overworked yourself trying to suppress your needs to the point of burnout and felt unable to physically move? For a population known for our rigidity, I have observed us neurodivergent folk to be some of the most adaptable people I've met, often to our own detriment. This needs to change.
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Anna Martirosyan | Anxiety and OCD Specialist
Pre-Licensed Professional
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in cycles of anxiety, OCD, and the co-occurring disorders —overthinking, second-guessing, seeking reassurance, or managing intrusive thoughts. On the outside, they may look high-functioning and capable, but internally they feel exhausted from constant worry, mental rituals, or the pressure to “get it right.” They may struggle with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, or obsessive-compulsive patterns that interfere with relationships, work, or daily life. They often tell themselves, “I should be able to handle this,” yet feel frustrated that logic alone doesn’t quiet their mind.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in cycles of anxiety, OCD, and the co-occurring disorders —overthinking, second-guessing, seeking reassurance, or managing intrusive thoughts. On the outside, they may look high-functioning and capable, but internally they feel exhausted from constant worry, mental rituals, or the pressure to “get it right.” They may struggle with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, or obsessive-compulsive patterns that interfere with relationships, work, or daily life. They often tell themselves, “I should be able to handle this,” yet feel frustrated that logic alone doesn’t quiet their mind.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, families, soldiers, and athletes navigating personal and family challenges but ready for support in creating positive change. Many come to therapy seeking help with relationships, ADHD, Depression, PTSD, family court/DFAC mandated reunification cases and other needs. I am here for you who fell stuck, overwhelmed, and/or uncertain, yet you carry the hope of building stronger connections for healing. As your therapist you will have a safe space to be heard/understood while learning practical tools to manage struggles, improve communication, and foster resilience where you are with clarity.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, families, soldiers, and athletes navigating personal and family challenges but ready for support in creating positive change. Many come to therapy seeking help with relationships, ADHD, Depression, PTSD, family court/DFAC mandated reunification cases and other needs. I am here for you who fell stuck, overwhelmed, and/or uncertain, yet you carry the hope of building stronger connections for healing. As your therapist you will have a safe space to be heard/understood while learning practical tools to manage struggles, improve communication, and foster resilience where you are with clarity.
My clientele is eclectic, and I take clients that help me expand my horizons in therapeutic work. My clinical interests include working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, including mixed-race, mixed orientation, and interfaith couples, intergenerational and multicultural families, immigrant communities, children, veterans, young adults, and older adults. Beyond my academic and clinical training, I have worked extensively with university students, veterans, refugees, immigrant communities, survivors of human trafficking, nonprofit organizations, and at Mother Teresa’s orphanages.
My clientele is eclectic, and I take clients that help me expand my horizons in therapeutic work. My clinical interests include working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, including mixed-race, mixed orientation, and interfaith couples, intergenerational and multicultural families, immigrant communities, children, veterans, young adults, and older adults. Beyond my academic and clinical training, I have worked extensively with university students, veterans, refugees, immigrant communities, survivors of human trafficking, nonprofit organizations, and at Mother Teresa’s orphanages.
You’ve done everything expected of you. You pursued success, cared for others, and kept your emotions tucked away. On the outside, you seem fine. On the inside, it feels exhausting. Even with your achievements, a genuine sense of belonging still feels out of reach.
I work with bicultural, high-achieving individuals who carry the heavy weight of expectations from family, work, and themselves. If you feel torn between cultures, pressured to always be the strong one, or stuck in a loop of perfectionism and burnout, you are in the right place.
You’ve done everything expected of you. You pursued success, cared for others, and kept your emotions tucked away. On the outside, you seem fine. On the inside, it feels exhausting. Even with your achievements, a genuine sense of belonging still feels out of reach.
I work with bicultural, high-achieving individuals who carry the heavy weight of expectations from family, work, and themselves. If you feel torn between cultures, pressured to always be the strong one, or stuck in a loop of perfectionism and burnout, you are in the right place.
As a queer, Lebanese-American therapist, I offer an affirming and culturally responsive space.
If you are feeling stuck, psychotherapy can help interrupt the cycle: through it, we become better social creatures and grant the ego more freedom. I work with adults and teens in Atlanta navigating mental health concerns, identity, and disconnection.
As a queer, Lebanese-American therapist, I offer an affirming and culturally responsive space.
If you are feeling stuck, psychotherapy can help interrupt the cycle: through it, we become better social creatures and grant the ego more freedom. I work with adults and teens in Atlanta navigating mental health concerns, identity, and disconnection.
Hi! I’m Lamees. I'm so glad you're here. I know just how challenging the therapy search can be and I honor you in taking this step. In the therapeutic space, you are safe to exhale and release. I invite all parts of you to be seen and nurtured with warmth and empathy. Together, we will explore the ways you feel stuck with curiosity and compassion. I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, relational dynamics, and identity exploration. Whatever you are facing, I am here to help.
Hi! I’m Lamees. I'm so glad you're here. I know just how challenging the therapy search can be and I honor you in taking this step. In the therapeutic space, you are safe to exhale and release. I invite all parts of you to be seen and nurtured with warmth and empathy. Together, we will explore the ways you feel stuck with curiosity and compassion. I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, relational dynamics, and identity exploration. Whatever you are facing, I am here to help.
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Feeling Shaky, Haven't been sleeping, avoiding people. Feelings like you had as a child - most of the time, these are signs of trauma. And for most men, trauma is something we believe everybody else can have, but not ourselves. My passion is to help men make peace with their past so they can live fully in their present and thrive in their future. I love the quote, "Trauma is in the eye of the beholder." Today might be your first day accepting that you have trauma. Will you let somebody else be there for you? If so, I'd love to be that person! And Let EMDR be the resource that can help you find your healing.
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Feeling Shaky, Haven't been sleeping, avoiding people. Feelings like you had as a child - most of the time, these are signs of trauma. And for most men, trauma is something we believe everybody else can have, but not ourselves. My passion is to help men make peace with their past so they can live fully in their present and thrive in their future. I love the quote, "Trauma is in the eye of the beholder." Today might be your first day accepting that you have trauma. Will you let somebody else be there for you? If so, I'd love to be that person! And Let EMDR be the resource that can help you find your healing.
Humama Khan, PhD is a Georgia-licensed psychologist specializing in comprehensive psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluation. She completed her doctoral training at Emory University and University of Georgia, where she developed advanced expertise in evidence-based assessment and clinical practice. Evaluation results can be used to inform medication management, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)/504s, mental health treatment, and for standardized testing accommodations (SAT, MCAT, LSAT, GRE, etc.).
Humama Khan, PhD is a Georgia-licensed psychologist specializing in comprehensive psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluation. She completed her doctoral training at Emory University and University of Georgia, where she developed advanced expertise in evidence-based assessment and clinical practice. Evaluation results can be used to inform medication management, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)/504s, mental health treatment, and for standardized testing accommodations (SAT, MCAT, LSAT, GRE, etc.).
Do you feel burdened by depression, anxiety, or major life changes? Perhaps stress and self-doubt make it hard to handle daily challenges, leaving you unsure about the way forward. You want to feel calmer, more confident, and in control, but the road ahead seems overwhelming. You're not alone in this—I am here to offer support, understanding and practical strategies to help you regain balance and flourish.
Do you feel burdened by depression, anxiety, or major life changes? Perhaps stress and self-doubt make it hard to handle daily challenges, leaving you unsure about the way forward. You want to feel calmer, more confident, and in control, but the road ahead seems overwhelming. You're not alone in this—I am here to offer support, understanding and practical strategies to help you regain balance and flourish.
I love helping people learn about themselves and grow while navigating difficult transitions, building confidence, digging deep, taking action, and generally leveling up in life. As we collaborate on your goals, you can expect me to be your biggest cheerleader and supportive partner, while also kindly calling out the things that may be getting in the way of living the life you want.
In addition to my work as a therapist, my other passion is the fitness world. I’ve taught fitness, yoga, and dance and have experience as a personal trainer. I believe movement, in some form, is an integral part of growth and healing.
I love helping people learn about themselves and grow while navigating difficult transitions, building confidence, digging deep, taking action, and generally leveling up in life. As we collaborate on your goals, you can expect me to be your biggest cheerleader and supportive partner, while also kindly calling out the things that may be getting in the way of living the life you want.
In addition to my work as a therapist, my other passion is the fitness world. I’ve taught fitness, yoga, and dance and have experience as a personal trainer. I believe movement, in some form, is an integral part of growth and healing.
Are you someone who feels deeply but often struggles to make sense of their inner world? Have you felt stuck in your life, trying to pick up the pieces? You may be navigating a transition, grappling with questions of identity, purpose, or belonging, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. You've grown tired of feeling this way. Often introspective, you seek more than symptom relief—you want to live with meaning, authenticity, and clarity. Your goals often include understanding the "why" behind your struggles and learning how to embody a more grounded and empowered sense of self. I am here to help with that.
Are you someone who feels deeply but often struggles to make sense of their inner world? Have you felt stuck in your life, trying to pick up the pieces? You may be navigating a transition, grappling with questions of identity, purpose, or belonging, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. You've grown tired of feeling this way. Often introspective, you seek more than symptom relief—you want to live with meaning, authenticity, and clarity. Your goals often include understanding the "why" behind your struggles and learning how to embody a more grounded and empowered sense of self. I am here to help with that.
Welcome! My name is Ladan, and I'm a licensed professional counselor dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards overcoming anxiety, depression, and other challenges in life. As a counselor, my mission is to create a safe and empathetic space where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns without judgment. With specialized training and experience in anxiety, depression, and trauma, I incorporate evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. Let's work collaboratively to achieve your personal goals.
Welcome! My name is Ladan, and I'm a licensed professional counselor dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards overcoming anxiety, depression, and other challenges in life. As a counselor, my mission is to create a safe and empathetic space where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns without judgment. With specialized training and experience in anxiety, depression, and trauma, I incorporate evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. Let's work collaboratively to achieve your personal goals.
You do not need to be fixed. You need to feel cared for, understood, and accepted, by yourself and others! These are core human needs and when they are met we are better equipped to feel authentic connections to ourselves and others, cope with distress, and find inner happiness. Within us lies incredible resources for healing and transformation. My goal is to foster an environment that activates your innate healing resources, leading to mental, emotional, and physical well being.
You do not need to be fixed. You need to feel cared for, understood, and accepted, by yourself and others! These are core human needs and when they are met we are better equipped to feel authentic connections to ourselves and others, cope with distress, and find inner happiness. Within us lies incredible resources for healing and transformation. My goal is to foster an environment that activates your innate healing resources, leading to mental, emotional, and physical well being.
I am a trauma-informed therapist at MindFull Healing Collective, seeing clients across Maryland via telehealth. I work with teens, adults, and elders navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, displacement, and the intersection of racial identity and lived experience. My approach integrates art therapy, narrative exposure therapy, somatic care, and culturally grounded support for people who have rarely seen themselves in conventional mental health spaces. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, Arabic-speaking, and accepting new clients.
I am a trauma-informed therapist at MindFull Healing Collective, seeing clients across Maryland via telehealth. I work with teens, adults, and elders navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, displacement, and the intersection of racial identity and lived experience. My approach integrates art therapy, narrative exposure therapy, somatic care, and culturally grounded support for people who have rarely seen themselves in conventional mental health spaces. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, Arabic-speaking, and accepting new clients.
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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.