Muslim Therapists in South Richmond Hill, NY

My goal is to help shift mindsets and help navigate the discussion as to why caring for your mental health is just as imperative as your physical health. It can be difficult to begin the journey of therapy, talk about our traumas, and make the connections needed to begin our healing process. As your therapist, I will ensure that a safe, non-judgmental space is created so you can be equipped with the tools to live your most fulfilling life. I strive to help my clients find peace, comfort, and self-love that will guide them through life in a meaningful way.

My approach to therapy is highly client-centered, decolonial, and culturally informed. I am excited to work with my clients towards their goals, whatever they may be! As a Sudanese, Muslim therapist and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am passionate about welcoming clients’ various identities and their personal significance into the therapeutic space.

Trial and error was the foundation of getting through life obstacles, no matter the intensity of it. Big, serious decisions seemed to be something that I just had to pray about and move through them not factoring in reality. At times leaving me in a pit of feelings of sadness, loneliness, and anger. Trial and error shouldn't be the only way to get through life.

Therapy is more than just a conversation. It is a guided process of conscious learning and unlearning to actively work in finding the root of your pain. The process may be difficult, but I vow to hold space with you as we move through that discomfort into a place of growth and contentment. Utilizing Emotional Focused Therapy & Narrative Therapy, I work with my clients in individual and couples therapy to help them find power in their own narrative, identify their deeper emotional experiences, and rewrite their stories.

I am a Black Muslim woman from New York. I have a limited permit in Creative Arts Therapy. I have worked with populations such as inpatient psych, geriatrics, families in homeless shelters, rehab patients, and individuals who are victims of domestic violence. I have gained these experiences with various populations through my work as a crisis counselor, mental health worker, and case manager in my past career. I currently work with families recommended by the ACS system as a Child Parent Psychotherapist.

The struggles many of us face today can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and hopelessness. Even with the various uncontrollable factors that impact each of our lives, we have a tendency to blame ourselves for our emotional experiences. My goal as your therapist is to hold a supportive and compassionate space for you to process and heal your emotional wounds.

Therapy is a sacred space for you to process difficult emotions. My clinical approach is for clients to create meaning and purpose in life through reshaping the narrative of painful experiences and re-connecting to their internal strengths. Through changing self-talk, old attachment patterns, and building self-esteem, we can cultivate new neural pathways to allow you to flourish. I use a variety of cognitive and somatic approaches, including CBT, ACT, IFS, and EMDR, to aid you in your healing journey. My hope is to offer you a space to be heard, loved, and celebrated for your authentic self.

Steeped in 18 years of heart and hustle, my journey began in 2002, fresh out of Hunter College with a master's degree in social work. Since then, I've walked alongside a beautiful mix of people: the spirited youth, busy adults, and our cherished elderly. Whether it's guiding teenagers through their roller-coaster years, helping adults navigate life's twists and turns, calming the storms of ADHD, offering a safe harbor to those facing anxiety or depression, or standing strong with survivors of domestic violence, I’m there — steady, understanding, and ready to help.

About Mona El-Shahat, LMHC, NCC. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who believes therapy is a collaborative journey. I take a person-centered, holistic, empathetic and culturally sensitive approach to help clients work towards achieving their goals. I operate from a multicultural lens and utilize a client-centered, trauma informed approach in my work. I provide a confidential, open-minded and supportive space where you will feel seen, heard and understood. Through this collaborative journey we will work on setting and meeting your goals.

While I love my work with all human experiences, I have specific insight and interest in working with members of the Muslim community. I provide individual and couples therapy and have special sensitivity to the culture, dynamics and nuances of an Islamic lifestyle in Western society. I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, intimacy challenges and navigating the professional world. In addition, I have special insight into intersectionality and what it means to have multiple identities. I work with clients who seek to incorporate and process their experience as an intersectional person.

It can feel daunting to begin therapy. You may know you are struggling with your relationships, work, or personal fulfillment yet it can feel difficult to seek help. In my practice, I will work with you in a safe space to explore and address the difficulties the prevent you from living a fulfilling life. I utilize eclectic approaches including psychodynamic, relational, existential, and attachment-based theories. You can learn more about my practice at www.hattabtherapy.com

Whether you're looking to overcome anxiety, depression, or grief; manage stress, overwhelm; or simply tap into your inner creativity, art therapy is the perfect tool through which you can tap into your inner thoughts and emotions and actively re-build and strengthen the connections between the mind, the body, and the soul. Finding a way to express yourself via colors, marks, patterns, or scribbles means that you are leaving your unique mark in this world. And the best part is that you don't need to have any prior experience or skills in art-making – the process of Art Therapy is completely intuitive and adaptable to your needs.

Wondering how to take more control and responsibility for what you can and cannot control? Want to develop a greater sense of confidence in overcoming challenges but seem stuck? You are not alone ! Healing begins with awareness, so I challenge you to take this step to find meaning so the wounds no longer seems unbearable and painful, but become part of your living narrative.

I am of South Asian descent and open to clients of all backgrounds. However, I know there is a great need for therapy in South Asian communities. I grew up witnessing how harmful stigma can be surrounding mental health. I am an avid believer that everyone is entitled to therapy. We can work together in your journey of healing! You do not have to suffer alone nor feel shameful about it. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting.

It just won't stop. Life feels like a constant fight to stay above water. The sadness, the pain, the monotony of it all, is dragging you down. It's a constant fight against depression, but you aren't sure why. Once upon a time, you felt the possibility of happiness and joy, but now it's all about going through the motions, fighting against the sadness. And it's getting harder and harder to fake it. You're starting to wonder about the meaning of life; what the purpose of all of this is. You've tried coaching, talking to friends, maybe even some therapists, but nothing is sticking and you desperately need help getting out of this fog.

Therapy is like getting a PhD in yourself, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of you. “Why is it so hard for me to say no?” “How do I manage my emotions?” “Will I ever feel better?” “Does everyone overthink or is it just me?” This is the space to heal and process the things that are holding you back from living the life you want. I specialize in complex trauma, attachment and relational issues, depression, and anxiety. I have experience working with individuals and couples as well as children and families of all backgrounds.

I am from New York City. I have a bachelors in psychology from Eugene Lang at The New School University and a PsyD in clinical psychology from Teacher's College at Columbia University. I have over four years of experience working as a therapist, advisor, life coach, and clinical psychologist at Weil Cornell Medicine New York Presbyterian. I provide therapy for only females from all races, ethnicities, and cultures with a curated therapeutic style that would best fit your individual needs ranging from: Psychoanalysis, Humanistic, Holistic, Spiritual, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

New parenthood can be one of the most fulfilling and challenging life changes one will ever face. If you are currently pregnant, up to two years postpartum, or a new parent that's struggling, you've come to the right place. Maha's practice focuses on treating the unique needs of the perinatal population. With nearly 8 years of experience in the helping profession as an experienced social worker, Maha has worked with a variety of populations in the hospital setting. She has extensive experience working with individuals facing issues with work/life balance, relationships, chronic illness, and more.