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Every human was created with an innate capacity to heal. Over the course of our lives, we can encounter challenges and accumulate experiences that distance us from that amazing capacity that we hold. While these obstacles can leave us with experiences of pain or suffering, it is through moving through them that we open the door for a deep transformation where we can come to know our true selves. Whether you feel overtaken by depression, anxiety, overwhelm, or trauma, this inner knowledge awaits as a path to healing.
Every human was created with an innate capacity to heal. Over the course of our lives, we can encounter challenges and accumulate experiences that distance us from that amazing capacity that we hold. While these obstacles can leave us with experiences of pain or suffering, it is through moving through them that we open the door for a deep transformation where we can come to know our true selves. Whether you feel overtaken by depression, anxiety, overwhelm, or trauma, this inner knowledge awaits as a path to healing.
Online Therapists
Faradebah Waziri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, CA 94513 (Online Only)
Welcome, my name is Faradebah! I enjoy working with individuals of all backgrounds to help cope with life experiences in a compassionate and holistic way through evidence-based techniques.
Welcome, my name is Faradebah! I enjoy working with individuals of all backgrounds to help cope with life experiences in a compassionate and holistic way through evidence-based techniques.
All are welcome to reach out. I offer a free 35 minute intro session, I invite you to email me to schedule a time. I specialize in Trauma, Relationship Challenges, Suicide, Emotion Regulation, Anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Work Challenges & Eating Disorders. My current work & previous experience includes: NASA, DEIB Specialist (Current); Santa Rosa Jr. College, Director of Residence Life (Current); Pacific Union College, Psychology Professor (2024); University at Buffalo, Assistant Director of Counseling (2020-21); Dartmouth, Research Coord. (2020); Cornell University, Psychologist (2016-2019).
All are welcome to reach out. I offer a free 35 minute intro session, I invite you to email me to schedule a time. I specialize in Trauma, Relationship Challenges, Suicide, Emotion Regulation, Anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Work Challenges & Eating Disorders. My current work & previous experience includes: NASA, DEIB Specialist (Current); Santa Rosa Jr. College, Director of Residence Life (Current); Pacific Union College, Psychology Professor (2024); University at Buffalo, Assistant Director of Counseling (2020-21); Dartmouth, Research Coord. (2020); Cornell University, Psychologist (2016-2019).
I’m dedicated to providing a warm and inclusive space for individuals of all backgrounds. With a lens of trauma-informed care, I offer support to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding.
I’m dedicated to providing a warm and inclusive space for individuals of all backgrounds. With a lens of trauma-informed care, I offer support to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding.
If you or someone you know is struggling with Drug and Alcohol Addiction, and want to be treated with great care and confidentiality, then I am your counselor. My treatment plan is customized according to each client’s need, and focuses on not just recovery and sobriety forever but also to establish a happy and healthy successful life. I address anger management, early recovery, relapse prevention, and life skills training for the people suffering with addiction. I focus on adult clients of any gender and help them live a sober life with continuous guidance and outstanding treatment planning with my professional experience.
If you or someone you know is struggling with Drug and Alcohol Addiction, and want to be treated with great care and confidentiality, then I am your counselor. My treatment plan is customized according to each client’s need, and focuses on not just recovery and sobriety forever but also to establish a happy and healthy successful life. I address anger management, early recovery, relapse prevention, and life skills training for the people suffering with addiction. I focus on adult clients of any gender and help them live a sober life with continuous guidance and outstanding treatment planning with my professional experience.
I mostly employ insight-oriented approach to psychotherapy. I believe, SELF-ACCEPTANCE is the first step in the path of happiness, I will help you accept yourself and experience making right choices. I use the power of now and mindfulness to help you tend to your emotions, thoughts, and sensations that occur in the present moment. I believe nothing is perfect, and relationships are complex. I will welcome the opportunity to work with you in understanding and improving your life.
I mostly employ insight-oriented approach to psychotherapy. I believe, SELF-ACCEPTANCE is the first step in the path of happiness, I will help you accept yourself and experience making right choices. I use the power of now and mindfulness to help you tend to your emotions, thoughts, and sensations that occur in the present moment. I believe nothing is perfect, and relationships are complex. I will welcome the opportunity to work with you in understanding and improving your life.
Bridges Therapy Group of CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616 (Online Only)
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
Tamer Mostafa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95811 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Tamer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 10 years of experience in disability rights, substance use recovery, community health, and LGBTQIA+ centered care. I believe in person-centered approaches to understand the role that stories play in shaping our everyday lives. My work draws from Narrative therapy, which allows us to deconstruct how these stories show up in the context of anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. Together, we will harness your ideas, skills, beliefs, and experiences to reclaim the story you want to live.
Welcome! My name is Tamer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 10 years of experience in disability rights, substance use recovery, community health, and LGBTQIA+ centered care. I believe in person-centered approaches to understand the role that stories play in shaping our everyday lives. My work draws from Narrative therapy, which allows us to deconstruct how these stories show up in the context of anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. Together, we will harness your ideas, skills, beliefs, and experiences to reclaim the story you want to live.
Nisha Kagal Jastrzembski
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95818 (Online Only)
Hi there and welcome! Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or despair? Are you navigating a life transition and struggling to cope? Do you feel low and unmotivated, or have a tendency to be self-critical and doubt yourself? Do you wonder if life should somehow feel better? Do you wish to feel happier? I'm here to help you. I treat depression, anxiety, and trauma, and help you navigate cultural challenges and relationship issues. In our work together, you will experience a reduction in feelings of distress, increased satisfaction in interpersonal relationships, greater insight, and increased skills for resolving specific problems.
Hi there and welcome! Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or despair? Are you navigating a life transition and struggling to cope? Do you feel low and unmotivated, or have a tendency to be self-critical and doubt yourself? Do you wonder if life should somehow feel better? Do you wish to feel happier? I'm here to help you. I treat depression, anxiety, and trauma, and help you navigate cultural challenges and relationship issues. In our work together, you will experience a reduction in feelings of distress, increased satisfaction in interpersonal relationships, greater insight, and increased skills for resolving specific problems.
Social Work Support, Inc Mental Health Counseling
MSW, ASW, APCC, AMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stockton, CA 95202 (Online Only)
Don’t let worry, stress, resentment, and negative feelings fester and root themselves in your mind, heart, and body. Learn to let go of what holds you back and start reorganizing your life. There are healthy, positive solutions to help you bounce forward. Each of our therapists offer an attentive and supportive environment for exploring your present life and current relationships and with the belief that exploring your past and present experiences helps you move and overcome the heavy obstacles that may be holding you back and standing in the way of you and your future goals.
Don’t let worry, stress, resentment, and negative feelings fester and root themselves in your mind, heart, and body. Learn to let go of what holds you back and start reorganizing your life. There are healthy, positive solutions to help you bounce forward. Each of our therapists offer an attentive and supportive environment for exploring your present life and current relationships and with the belief that exploring your past and present experiences helps you move and overcome the heavy obstacles that may be holding you back and standing in the way of you and your future goals.
My name is Mona Kalhor, a psychologist currently licensed in California, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. I use Person-Centered and Humanistic approaches to help clients with a range of life issues, including relationships, identity, and self-esteem. I am able to work with clients with acculturation, self-esteem, and cognitive issues. I work with depression and anxiety and utilize talk therapy, guided meditation, and psycho-education to build clients' strengths. The solution to these conflicts always brings us meaning and liberation from past hang-ups. I am here to help with the process.
My name is Mona Kalhor, a psychologist currently licensed in California, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. I use Person-Centered and Humanistic approaches to help clients with a range of life issues, including relationships, identity, and self-esteem. I am able to work with clients with acculturation, self-esteem, and cognitive issues. I work with depression and anxiety and utilize talk therapy, guided meditation, and psycho-education to build clients' strengths. The solution to these conflicts always brings us meaning and liberation from past hang-ups. I am here to help with the process.
Ali Nazir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
Emigrated from England in 2010, I have over 13 years of clinical experience in the Bay Area. During this time, I have honed skills, therapeutic tools, developed a unique style of engagement to facilitate positive change. I adopt humor, present authentically, and challenge those seeking support appropriately. I offer a therapeutic relationship built on collaboration, respect, accountability, and a safe environment conducive to personal growth. You will be supported to identify the root causes of challenges faced and helped to find effective pathways to achieve individualized goals.
Emigrated from England in 2010, I have over 13 years of clinical experience in the Bay Area. During this time, I have honed skills, therapeutic tools, developed a unique style of engagement to facilitate positive change. I adopt humor, present authentically, and challenge those seeking support appropriately. I offer a therapeutic relationship built on collaboration, respect, accountability, and a safe environment conducive to personal growth. You will be supported to identify the root causes of challenges faced and helped to find effective pathways to achieve individualized goals.
My name is Mahjuba Mansoory, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California working statewide via telehealth. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through challenges and build strength and resiliency. My experience working with children, adults, victims of domestic violence, families, and immigrants has taught me that it is not the challenges in life that determine who we are, but our response to those challenges makes us who we become.
My name is Mahjuba Mansoory, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California working statewide via telehealth. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through challenges and build strength and resiliency. My experience working with children, adults, victims of domestic violence, families, and immigrants has taught me that it is not the challenges in life that determine who we are, but our response to those challenges makes us who we become.
Congratulations on taking the next step in improving your life. You might be feeling stuck or uncertain about what you want your future to look like. Or you may be feeling stuck with a relationship. Either way, together we can work on getting you more clarity and skills that can help you get the life you know you deserve. Kamal is a Certified Brainspotting therapist who also uses interventions and knowledge from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment theory so his clients better understand why they are feeling stuck and learn effective ways of getting unstuck.
Congratulations on taking the next step in improving your life. You might be feeling stuck or uncertain about what you want your future to look like. Or you may be feeling stuck with a relationship. Either way, together we can work on getting you more clarity and skills that can help you get the life you know you deserve. Kamal is a Certified Brainspotting therapist who also uses interventions and knowledge from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment theory so his clients better understand why they are feeling stuck and learn effective ways of getting unstuck.
Hi there, I'm Karim! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Irvine, California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety and stress disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help my clients explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and achieve positive life changes. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing challenges related to anxiety and stress.
Hi there, I'm Karim! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Irvine, California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety and stress disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help my clients explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and achieve positive life changes. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing challenges related to anxiety and stress.
Hi there, I am Amy Mendez (Rasheed), a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is to utilize a client-centered approach and engage my clients in meaningful treatment that can benefit the client in order to make changes and bring peace to my client's world. My practice is typically focused on clients who are moving through life transitions: college, a new career, marriage, parenting, divorce, and cultural religious struggles. I provide a safe, empathetic ear and aid clients in recognizing their full potential.
Hi there, I am Amy Mendez (Rasheed), a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is to utilize a client-centered approach and engage my clients in meaningful treatment that can benefit the client in order to make changes and bring peace to my client's world. My practice is typically focused on clients who are moving through life transitions: college, a new career, marriage, parenting, divorce, and cultural religious struggles. I provide a safe, empathetic ear and aid clients in recognizing their full potential.
Hi! I’m Kalene. I work with people who find it easy to show compassion to others but struggle to have self-compassion. They're often perfectionists, people-pleasers, helpers, empaths, highly sensitive people (HSPs), and overthinkers. I have additional training and experience in treating anxiety/depression and working with survivors of sexual trauma (including childhood sexual abuse, and assault/rape in adulthood). I find that people in these populations can be particularly vulnerable to being unkind to themselves. I specialize in helping people quiet the inner critic, lessen feelings of shame, and find peace with themselves.
Hi! I’m Kalene. I work with people who find it easy to show compassion to others but struggle to have self-compassion. They're often perfectionists, people-pleasers, helpers, empaths, highly sensitive people (HSPs), and overthinkers. I have additional training and experience in treating anxiety/depression and working with survivors of sexual trauma (including childhood sexual abuse, and assault/rape in adulthood). I find that people in these populations can be particularly vulnerable to being unkind to themselves. I specialize in helping people quiet the inner critic, lessen feelings of shame, and find peace with themselves.
Our experiences can lead us to struggle with difficult feelings interfering with how we want to live our lives. We can have difficulty in relationships, feel unsure about who we are or what we want, or feel stuck and find it difficult to move forward. People typically seek out therapy to live a happier, more fulfilled life, or feel better in the relationships they have with others. Therapy can help you develop a better understanding of yourself, understand why you feel how you feel, learn how to cope with difficult or overwhelming feelings, and how to move forward.
Our experiences can lead us to struggle with difficult feelings interfering with how we want to live our lives. We can have difficulty in relationships, feel unsure about who we are or what we want, or feel stuck and find it difficult to move forward. People typically seek out therapy to live a happier, more fulfilled life, or feel better in the relationships they have with others. Therapy can help you develop a better understanding of yourself, understand why you feel how you feel, learn how to cope with difficult or overwhelming feelings, and how to move forward.
Prof. Jasmine S Ali
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816 (Online Only)
I believe in working with my clients to develop collaborative goals that will allow us to utilize evidence-based, culturally-responsive and faith-based interventions, as desired. My methods incorporate both eastern and western healing interventions and always begin with a holistic life assessment. Too often clinicians work to make the symptoms feel more manageable. I like to do things differently. I work alongside my clients to discover the root causes of their struggles and witness my clients empowering themselves to unravel those unhealthy habits and replace them with healthy ones. Together we can learn how to heal and thrive.
I believe in working with my clients to develop collaborative goals that will allow us to utilize evidence-based, culturally-responsive and faith-based interventions, as desired. My methods incorporate both eastern and western healing interventions and always begin with a holistic life assessment. Too often clinicians work to make the symptoms feel more manageable. I like to do things differently. I work alongside my clients to discover the root causes of their struggles and witness my clients empowering themselves to unravel those unhealthy habits and replace them with healthy ones. Together we can learn how to heal and thrive.
DeShannon Williamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Antioch, CA 94509 (Online Only)
I offer expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach that integrates cultural factors as appropriate. I was raised in an inner-city, urban area, and I carry a high level of understanding for individuals that come from marginalized environments like myself. I also specialize in professional and work stress. I have been a business owner, philanthropist, and investor for almost 30 years. I have experience with high output career stress and how it can affect us.
I offer expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach that integrates cultural factors as appropriate. I was raised in an inner-city, urban area, and I carry a high level of understanding for individuals that come from marginalized environments like myself. I also specialize in professional and work stress. I have been a business owner, philanthropist, and investor for almost 30 years. I have experience with high output career stress and how it can affect us.
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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.