Therapists in 77005
Noha Hathor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients in Texas and Florida. Welcome! I’m here to help you navigate your life challenges. Are you noticing that life is difficult to cope with because of your past trauma or overwhelming emotions? Perhaps you’re trying to calm your racing heart, stop overthinking, and reduce your anxiety. Are you trying to manage your stress? Control your anger? Or get yourself out of this depressed mood you’ve been feeling for a while? During our one-on-one sessions, we will be busy exploring what is preventing you from living the life you want and reaching your highest potential.
Accepting New Clients in Texas and Florida. Welcome! I’m here to help you navigate your life challenges. Are you noticing that life is difficult to cope with because of your past trauma or overwhelming emotions? Perhaps you’re trying to calm your racing heart, stop overthinking, and reduce your anxiety. Are you trying to manage your stress? Control your anger? Or get yourself out of this depressed mood you’ve been feeling for a while? During our one-on-one sessions, we will be busy exploring what is preventing you from living the life you want and reaching your highest potential.
Salma Elkaraksi
Psychological Associate, LPA
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77005
Are you feeling like life could be more fulfilling, but fear, worry, and sadness seem to be holding you back? You've been on a journey, trying to find peace and happiness independently, and you've carried the weight of your emotions in silence for far too long. You're an empathetic person, deeply connected to your relationships, but sometimes, the emotional toll can feel overwhelming. You've considered seeking professional help, but doubts have held you back. Will your therapist truly understand your unique experiences, your culture, your background, and your upbringing?
Are you feeling like life could be more fulfilling, but fear, worry, and sadness seem to be holding you back? You've been on a journey, trying to find peace and happiness independently, and you've carried the weight of your emotions in silence for far too long. You're an empathetic person, deeply connected to your relationships, but sometimes, the emotional toll can feel overwhelming. You've considered seeking professional help, but doubts have held you back. Will your therapist truly understand your unique experiences, your culture, your background, and your upbringing?
Niloofar Tavakoli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
Sometimes life gets in the way of truly living. You may be feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you are more anxious than usual, noticing the impact of trauma in your life, or finding it especially difficult to navigate important relationships. Whatever has led you to this place, you are not alone. These experiences make it difficult to live the life you want and have meaningful relationships. My role is to help you move away from avoiding difficult experiences and move toward a more open and accepting perspective towards yourself and your experiences so that you can create the vital life you want.
Sometimes life gets in the way of truly living. You may be feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you are more anxious than usual, noticing the impact of trauma in your life, or finding it especially difficult to navigate important relationships. Whatever has led you to this place, you are not alone. These experiences make it difficult to live the life you want and have meaningful relationships. My role is to help you move away from avoiding difficult experiences and move toward a more open and accepting perspective towards yourself and your experiences so that you can create the vital life you want.
Tampa Therapy and Wellness - Dr Marzullo-Dove Team
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
Specialized in Couples, Young Adults, Adults, and Trauma. You'd never imagine that life could be this difficult. You are either "adulting" or in a relationship. Stressors are accumulating and you are not doing so well. Maybe it's anxiety or you're feeling down. Perhaps you or your partner are not happy with each other or with the relationship. Either way, it is time to get help from the best therapist you can find. Singles and couples that come to Tampa Therapy & Wellness leave with a lot of tools that make their lives better, reduce stress, and form better relationships. It's your time now. Call us. (Portugues tambem)
Specialized in Couples, Young Adults, Adults, and Trauma. You'd never imagine that life could be this difficult. You are either "adulting" or in a relationship. Stressors are accumulating and you are not doing so well. Maybe it's anxiety or you're feeling down. Perhaps you or your partner are not happy with each other or with the relationship. Either way, it is time to get help from the best therapist you can find. Singles and couples that come to Tampa Therapy & Wellness leave with a lot of tools that make their lives better, reduce stress, and form better relationships. It's your time now. Call us. (Portugues tambem)
Anusree Gupta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
Do you prioritize other people's needs over your own? Do you avoid expressing your needs and feelings, have self-doubt, imposter syndrome, have difficulty setting boundaries, find yourself in toxic relationships and very easily slip into a caretaker's role? You might have had difficult experiences growing up that shaped your understanding of people and relationships. Childhood trauma can affect the choices we make as adults resulting in loneliness, anxiety and depression. If you are tired of these patterns, want to take charge of your life and are ready to form healthy reciprocal relationships then you have come to the right place.
Do you prioritize other people's needs over your own? Do you avoid expressing your needs and feelings, have self-doubt, imposter syndrome, have difficulty setting boundaries, find yourself in toxic relationships and very easily slip into a caretaker's role? You might have had difficult experiences growing up that shaped your understanding of people and relationships. Childhood trauma can affect the choices we make as adults resulting in loneliness, anxiety and depression. If you are tired of these patterns, want to take charge of your life and are ready to form healthy reciprocal relationships then you have come to the right place.
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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.