Muslim Therapists in Arizona
Please Read: Serving California and Arizona Residents: Online Therapy Only (No Insurance Accepted) I specialize in treating anxiety-related disorders, including anxiety and OCD, using an integrative approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and a focus on environmental and dietary factors. Mindfulness and meditation are also key components of my practice. I have particular expertise in working with individuals from Arab, South Asian, Afghan, and Muslim communities. I am bilingual in English and Dari/Farsi. Learn more at www.drsekandari.com
Please Read: Serving California and Arizona Residents: Online Therapy Only (No Insurance Accepted) I specialize in treating anxiety-related disorders, including anxiety and OCD, using an integrative approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and a focus on environmental and dietary factors. Mindfulness and meditation are also key components of my practice. I have particular expertise in working with individuals from Arab, South Asian, Afghan, and Muslim communities. I am bilingual in English and Dari/Farsi. Learn more at www.drsekandari.com
There are many challenges to life and having someone support you in that process can make it easier. I work hard to create an environment that feels comfortable in order to allow people to be their most authentic self. I like to help people discover what is best for them and how to navigate in a way that feels right for them. I take a holistic approach to healing to incorporate the mind, body, and soul together and to acknowledge and utilize important cultural treasures that impact our identities and experiences in life.
There are many challenges to life and having someone support you in that process can make it easier. I work hard to create an environment that feels comfortable in order to allow people to be their most authentic self. I like to help people discover what is best for them and how to navigate in a way that feels right for them. I take a holistic approach to healing to incorporate the mind, body, and soul together and to acknowledge and utilize important cultural treasures that impact our identities and experiences in life.
Vanessa Ann Billegas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85013 (Online Only)
I understand how stressful life can be. The difficulties of everyday life can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and burnout. My goal is to work with you and support you on your journey to overcome these hurdles and achieve a sense of peace and fulfillment. Together, we can work towards building a stronger, more resilient you, fostering a positive self-image, and developing strategies to manage life's challenges more effectively. Let us embark on this path to a happier, healthier you, where your well-being is the priority.
I understand how stressful life can be. The difficulties of everyday life can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, and burnout. My goal is to work with you and support you on your journey to overcome these hurdles and achieve a sense of peace and fulfillment. Together, we can work towards building a stronger, more resilient you, fostering a positive self-image, and developing strategies to manage life's challenges more effectively. Let us embark on this path to a happier, healthier you, where your well-being is the priority.
Liberation Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85747 (Online Only)
You’re the person who feels like you should have it together but is wondering where you fit; feels like people "just can’t know this thing about me"; looks like someone but feels like someone else; carries a secret that no one can know about. You're wondering, “Who am I now?” and terrified that the people you love most will see that. There’s a part of you that feels so hidden, so shameful that you don’t dare tell anyone. You’re certain that if they find out, they won’t want you anymore. And so you keep everyone away from that part; finally, that has meant keeping everyone away. You're hurting. You're lost. And you are lonely.
You’re the person who feels like you should have it together but is wondering where you fit; feels like people "just can’t know this thing about me"; looks like someone but feels like someone else; carries a secret that no one can know about. You're wondering, “Who am I now?” and terrified that the people you love most will see that. There’s a part of you that feels so hidden, so shameful that you don’t dare tell anyone. You’re certain that if they find out, they won’t want you anymore. And so you keep everyone away from that part; finally, that has meant keeping everyone away. You're hurting. You're lost. And you are lonely.
Stephenie Kamaal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85716
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, parent/child relationships, families, and adults. I am trauma-informed support gender and religious minorities. I have been in the behavioral health field for several years, including working with adolescents on probation and adults with special needs. I have experience with PTSD, complex trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum mood disorders, and family issues. I have worked with mothers who have experienced postpartum depression in building a healthy relationship with their young child.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, parent/child relationships, families, and adults. I am trauma-informed support gender and religious minorities. I have been in the behavioral health field for several years, including working with adolescents on probation and adults with special needs. I have experience with PTSD, complex trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum mood disorders, and family issues. I have worked with mothers who have experienced postpartum depression in building a healthy relationship with their young child.
Does your cup feel empty? Are you surviving and not really thriving? As an artist, art therapist, and counselor these questions are instrumental to my work. I'm most passionate about using vulnerability as a strength to foster a brave therapeutic space that recognizes healing beyond mere coping and symptom reduction. I truly believe in the power of therapy and creative self-expression in helping individuals develop greater self-awareness and meaning-making to meet their holistic needs (mind, body, and spirit). Using an array of expressive arts and traditional therapy tools post-traumatic growth and healing can become more tangible.
Does your cup feel empty? Are you surviving and not really thriving? As an artist, art therapist, and counselor these questions are instrumental to my work. I'm most passionate about using vulnerability as a strength to foster a brave therapeutic space that recognizes healing beyond mere coping and symptom reduction. I truly believe in the power of therapy and creative self-expression in helping individuals develop greater self-awareness and meaning-making to meet their holistic needs (mind, body, and spirit). Using an array of expressive arts and traditional therapy tools post-traumatic growth and healing can become more tangible.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families experiencing acculturation stress and immigration related challenges. As an immigrant myself, I intimately understand the complexities of life’s transitions. I can connect with and provide support in Hindi and Urdu, and I can speak basic Thai. Central to my philosophy is the therapeutic relationship to create a safe and healing environment.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families experiencing acculturation stress and immigration related challenges. As an immigrant myself, I intimately understand the complexities of life’s transitions. I can connect with and provide support in Hindi and Urdu, and I can speak basic Thai. Central to my philosophy is the therapeutic relationship to create a safe and healing environment.
Do you feel like you are an old soul? Perhaps you are the eldest daughter in your family, a mom, or have responsibilities that mirror those experiences. I work with women who have spent many years putting other's needs before their own. You are allowed to explore yourself. You are allowed to put yourself first. It may feel impossible, but research has shown that it is not sustainable to only pour into others without pouring into ourselves first. The question I'd like to pose is, what if, treating yourself less like a project to fix, and more like a human being worthy of kindness could actually get you closer to the life you want?
Do you feel like you are an old soul? Perhaps you are the eldest daughter in your family, a mom, or have responsibilities that mirror those experiences. I work with women who have spent many years putting other's needs before their own. You are allowed to explore yourself. You are allowed to put yourself first. It may feel impossible, but research has shown that it is not sustainable to only pour into others without pouring into ourselves first. The question I'd like to pose is, what if, treating yourself less like a project to fix, and more like a human being worthy of kindness could actually get you closer to the life you want?
Faridah Abdullah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
I enjoy working with people from various religious, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Most of my work has been centered around people managing concurrent mental health diagnoses, life transitions, chronic illnesses, people experiencing a crisis, and people who self-identify as disabled. It is also important for me to work with clients who are new to therapy or hesitant about starting.
I enjoy working with people from various religious, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Most of my work has been centered around people managing concurrent mental health diagnoses, life transitions, chronic illnesses, people experiencing a crisis, and people who self-identify as disabled. It is also important for me to work with clients who are new to therapy or hesitant about starting.
Dr. Sabit Bojaj
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, MA, LPC, EMDR Co, CISM
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sun City, AZ 85351
Ages 14 and up. BCBS, Cigna, Optum, & Self-Pay. Do you have trauma, thoughts, feelings, or individuals you want to be in peace with? Reach out. Dr. Sabit is compassionate, professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental. We will work together to give you a fresh start in life. Dr. Sabit's training is specifically focused in human development, personality theories, complex trauma, psychosexual development, generational trauma, depression, repression, social and emotional struggles, and behavioral and emotional impact of medical illnesses. Dr. Sabit is an EMDR therapist (7+ years) & an EMDR Consultant.
Ages 14 and up. BCBS, Cigna, Optum, & Self-Pay. Do you have trauma, thoughts, feelings, or individuals you want to be in peace with? Reach out. Dr. Sabit is compassionate, professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental. We will work together to give you a fresh start in life. Dr. Sabit's training is specifically focused in human development, personality theories, complex trauma, psychosexual development, generational trauma, depression, repression, social and emotional struggles, and behavioral and emotional impact of medical illnesses. Dr. Sabit is an EMDR therapist (7+ years) & an EMDR Consultant.
Danielle LaPorte asked the question best, “Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” Can you remember when you loved and accepted yourself unapologetically, and embraced all the things about you that make you unique? As we age, we gain knowledge from life experiences and through those experiences we can soar to greatness or we can break and lose sight of who we really are and become someone we were never meant to be. When we become someone less than who we were meant to be we can begin to experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loss of relationships and functional distress.
Danielle LaPorte asked the question best, “Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?” Can you remember when you loved and accepted yourself unapologetically, and embraced all the things about you that make you unique? As we age, we gain knowledge from life experiences and through those experiences we can soar to greatness or we can break and lose sight of who we really are and become someone we were never meant to be. When we become someone less than who we were meant to be we can begin to experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loss of relationships and functional distress.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
First and foremost, therapy should make you feel cared for. A therapist needs to be insightful and honest with a huge dose of compassion. I always remember that it’s not easy for someone to reach out for help. I have over 17 years experience providing psychotherapy and counseling. I provide therapy for adults with anxiety, depression, self-confidence issues, grief and loss, addiction, intimacy, spiritual growth, and difficult life transitions. In addition to being a psychotherapist, I’m a best-selling author of several books and a published researcher. My approach to therapy is person-centered. I work in collaboration with clients,
First and foremost, therapy should make you feel cared for. A therapist needs to be insightful and honest with a huge dose of compassion. I always remember that it’s not easy for someone to reach out for help. I have over 17 years experience providing psychotherapy and counseling. I provide therapy for adults with anxiety, depression, self-confidence issues, grief and loss, addiction, intimacy, spiritual growth, and difficult life transitions. In addition to being a psychotherapist, I’m a best-selling author of several books and a published researcher. My approach to therapy is person-centered. I work in collaboration with clients,
Michaesha (My-Kee-Sha) Hinton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Hey! I practice a person-centered approach. I offer a safe place for you to process your feelings and come up with your own solutions with a little guidance. Though I enjoy helping people of all ethnicities and from all different religious + cultural backgrounds. My focus is on children, tweens, teens and young adults who reside in "Non Traditional" homes. I am culturally & religious aware, LGBTQ+ and justice impacted sensitive with a strong understanding of what it takes to serve those who may feel that others have given upon them. In addition to those who reside in a single parent home, divorced, separated or blended family homes.
Hey! I practice a person-centered approach. I offer a safe place for you to process your feelings and come up with your own solutions with a little guidance. Though I enjoy helping people of all ethnicities and from all different religious + cultural backgrounds. My focus is on children, tweens, teens and young adults who reside in "Non Traditional" homes. I am culturally & religious aware, LGBTQ+ and justice impacted sensitive with a strong understanding of what it takes to serve those who may feel that others have given upon them. In addition to those who reside in a single parent home, divorced, separated or blended family homes.
Shireen Aghdami
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LISAC
Verified Verified
Chandler, AZ 85248
Not accepting new clients
Shireen has more than 25 years of experience working in the mental health and substance abuse fields, both in community behavioral health and in private practice settings. She has extensive experience working with individuals, families, and groups from many diverse backgrounds and understands the importance that culture plays in helping people address their unmet needs. Shireen believes in the mind/body connection and utilizes an integrative and holistic approach to empower individuals to increase their awareness and self-efficacy. She draws on the client's own strengths, recognizing that the client is the expert of their own life.
Shireen has more than 25 years of experience working in the mental health and substance abuse fields, both in community behavioral health and in private practice settings. She has extensive experience working with individuals, families, and groups from many diverse backgrounds and understands the importance that culture plays in helping people address their unmet needs. Shireen believes in the mind/body connection and utilizes an integrative and holistic approach to empower individuals to increase their awareness and self-efficacy. She draws on the client's own strengths, recognizing that the client is the expert of their own life.
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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.