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I am a South Asian Immigrant based in Southern California. I work with individuals of all ages and life stages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, facing relationship issues, and going through life transitions. My experience is widely with the Muslim-American community and the the unique challenges that come with it.
I am a South Asian Immigrant based in Southern California. I work with individuals of all ages and life stages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, facing relationship issues, and going through life transitions. My experience is widely with the Muslim-American community and the the unique challenges that come with it.
Sobia Saleem Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Online Only)
As a trans, nonbinary, South Asian, queer, Muslim therapist trained at the LGBTQ Center of Orange County, I have experience working with clients like you, clients with marginalized QTBIPOC and neurodivergent identities.
Accepting New Clients! Are you a trans, non-binary, or poly person looking for a therapist who understands & reflects your identity? Are you a newly diagnosed neurodivergent or neuroqueer adult? Are you chronically ill and tired of educating your therapists about your medical conditions? Are you a queer Muslim seeking a therapist who's familiar with both your background & queerness? If so, I want to work with you on your unique challenges, like navigating your transition, exploring sexual dynamics with partner(s), dealing with a new diagnosis, and/or needing an HRT or GAS (surgery) letter. Therapy should cater to you and your needs.
As a trans, nonbinary, South Asian, queer, Muslim therapist trained at the LGBTQ Center of Orange County, I have experience working with clients like you, clients with marginalized QTBIPOC and neurodivergent identities.
Accepting New Clients! Are you a trans, non-binary, or poly person looking for a therapist who understands & reflects your identity? Are you a newly diagnosed neurodivergent or neuroqueer adult? Are you chronically ill and tired of educating your therapists about your medical conditions? Are you a queer Muslim seeking a therapist who's familiar with both your background & queerness? If so, I want to work with you on your unique challenges, like navigating your transition, exploring sexual dynamics with partner(s), dealing with a new diagnosis, and/or needing an HRT or GAS (surgery) letter. Therapy should cater to you and your needs.
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
Amina Choudhery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92866 (Online Only)
My drive stems from wanting to be able to provide support to those who may need just that extra bit of support or guidance navigating through the ups and downs of life. I have a very laidback client centered approach. I try my best to help empower my clients to guide the therapeutic process so that they are able to get what they need from the whole therapeutic process. I love working with Muslim communities, specially women and adolescents. There is a large need and desire for mental health services but until recently this community has severely lacked beneficial services provided by qualified professionals.
My drive stems from wanting to be able to provide support to those who may need just that extra bit of support or guidance navigating through the ups and downs of life. I have a very laidback client centered approach. I try my best to help empower my clients to guide the therapeutic process so that they are able to get what they need from the whole therapeutic process. I love working with Muslim communities, specially women and adolescents. There is a large need and desire for mental health services but until recently this community has severely lacked beneficial services provided by qualified professionals.
Seif Jarrah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Specializing in working with children, teens, and families, I understand the unique dynamics and complexities of these relationships. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, understanding, and collaboration, allowing us to journey together towards healing and wholeness.
Specializing in working with children, teens, and families, I understand the unique dynamics and complexities of these relationships. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, understanding, and collaboration, allowing us to journey together towards healing and wholeness.
Jennifer C Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, LMFT, C-IAYT, RYT 500
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seal Beach, CA 90740 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person from their life time of experiences, therefore working with all of these systems is a highly effective way to improve happiness, decrease anxiety and stress, and increase coping skills to manage life with more ease and improved relationships. Now offering emergency Intensive Couples Counseling! I work well with individuals and couples who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression.
My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person from their life time of experiences, therefore working with all of these systems is a highly effective way to improve happiness, decrease anxiety and stress, and increase coping skills to manage life with more ease and improved relationships. Now offering emergency Intensive Couples Counseling! I work well with individuals and couples who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression.
Lina El-Mahmoud
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
What if I told you therapy could be an adventure? It is a place to understand, build, & reinvent yourself. What possibilities emerge when you know your strengths? What story do you want to write for yourself? If you don’t hold that pen, who does? My intention is to help you explore some of these questions. I am passionate about healthy relationships & providing therapy to individuals, couples & families to support clients in recognizing the beauty of honoring the self within the relationships we hold, & how to work together as a team when your individual experiences meet in challenging ways.
What if I told you therapy could be an adventure? It is a place to understand, build, & reinvent yourself. What possibilities emerge when you know your strengths? What story do you want to write for yourself? If you don’t hold that pen, who does? My intention is to help you explore some of these questions. I am passionate about healthy relationships & providing therapy to individuals, couples & families to support clients in recognizing the beauty of honoring the self within the relationships we hold, & how to work together as a team when your individual experiences meet in challenging ways.
Nacera Bendelhoum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden Grove, CA 92844 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Numb? Everything and nothing at the same time? Seeking support through difficult times takes courage. I would be honored to support you on your journey. I am Nacera, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with my clients to identify sources of distress, validate and process them, then work to change factors within their control that contribute. My therapeutic approach is integrative. I am trained in many evidence-based therapy models. My work with clients usually involves:
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Numb? Everything and nothing at the same time? Seeking support through difficult times takes courage. I would be honored to support you on your journey. I am Nacera, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with my clients to identify sources of distress, validate and process them, then work to change factors within their control that contribute. My therapeutic approach is integrative. I am trained in many evidence-based therapy models. My work with clients usually involves:
Amina Choudhery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801 (Online Only)
In our work together, I will help you identify your individual needs, find effective ways to prioritize your mental health, and guide you towards becoming the healthiest version of yourself. Together, we will find those pockets of peace to make everyday a little lighter and brighter while still honoring your cultural, religious, and spiritual principles so that you may continue to give to others and prioritize your emotional well-being. My professional background is enriched with a diverse range of experiences allowing me to tailor therapeutic interventions to the unique needs of each individual.
In our work together, I will help you identify your individual needs, find effective ways to prioritize your mental health, and guide you towards becoming the healthiest version of yourself. Together, we will find those pockets of peace to make everyday a little lighter and brighter while still honoring your cultural, religious, and spiritual principles so that you may continue to give to others and prioritize your emotional well-being. My professional background is enriched with a diverse range of experiences allowing me to tailor therapeutic interventions to the unique needs of each individual.
Nichole Abdallah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anaheim, CA 92801 (Online Only)
You're grappling with survivor's guilt intertwined with endless grief, which feels unbearably heavy. The constant doomscrolling to heartbreaking news and horrific images from the ongoing genocide leaves you feeling numb, helpless and disconnected. You feel isolated, hopeless, and overwhelmed, but you’re not sure what you need or how to find it. Your activism leaves you feeling burnt out and exhausted, but you criticize yourself for not doing enough. You long for a space where you can fully acknowledge and share your pain, and be seen and supported. You’re not alone, and together we can process this despair.
You're grappling with survivor's guilt intertwined with endless grief, which feels unbearably heavy. The constant doomscrolling to heartbreaking news and horrific images from the ongoing genocide leaves you feeling numb, helpless and disconnected. You feel isolated, hopeless, and overwhelmed, but you’re not sure what you need or how to find it. Your activism leaves you feeling burnt out and exhausted, but you criticize yourself for not doing enough. You long for a space where you can fully acknowledge and share your pain, and be seen and supported. You’re not alone, and together we can process this despair.
Chiraz El Helou Fathy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92805 (Online Only)
Are you stuck? Your journey towards empowerment and freedom starts now. You will build the skills to overcome your personal struggles and with those you love. Everyone has capacity for positive growth. You will be provided with a genuine, empathic, and safe space to allow you to tap into your innate power for growth and development. Our early childhood experiences and attachment styles shape our personality and behavior. Working on your past relationships will help you gain insight into your current situation, then use that insight to reduce daily stress and find your way.
Are you stuck? Your journey towards empowerment and freedom starts now. You will build the skills to overcome your personal struggles and with those you love. Everyone has capacity for positive growth. You will be provided with a genuine, empathic, and safe space to allow you to tap into your innate power for growth and development. Our early childhood experiences and attachment styles shape our personality and behavior. Working on your past relationships will help you gain insight into your current situation, then use that insight to reduce daily stress and find your way.
Are you tired of trying to change your life and not succeed? Do you feel under-valued and misunderstood by others? Are you looking for someone trustworthy with experience handling sensitive emotional issues to provide deep understanding, empathy and help you change your life and relationships? Life can be difficult but you don't have to go through it alone. Great job taking the initial step! I have helped countless people for more than 15 years in therapy and have seen astounding changes in people's lives including their relationships and others. I look forward to our journey of healing, integration and growth together!
Are you tired of trying to change your life and not succeed? Do you feel under-valued and misunderstood by others? Are you looking for someone trustworthy with experience handling sensitive emotional issues to provide deep understanding, empathy and help you change your life and relationships? Life can be difficult but you don't have to go through it alone. Great job taking the initial step! I have helped countless people for more than 15 years in therapy and have seen astounding changes in people's lives including their relationships and others. I look forward to our journey of healing, integration and growth together!
Faria Alamkhel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
I believe that every human being has an inner wisdom, and I use evidence and strengths-based approaches to help us tap into your inherent ability to heal, thrive, and live with inner peace. As part of my approach, I seek to gently uncover the thoughts, feelings, and dynamics that may keep you stuck in some aspect of your life. I believe in the mind-body connection and honor a holistic approach to your healing journey.
I believe that every human being has an inner wisdom, and I use evidence and strengths-based approaches to help us tap into your inherent ability to heal, thrive, and live with inner peace. As part of my approach, I seek to gently uncover the thoughts, feelings, and dynamics that may keep you stuck in some aspect of your life. I believe in the mind-body connection and honor a holistic approach to your healing journey.
Yasmeen Elbanna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Yasmeen Elbanna (yes-meen el-ben-nah), and I am an associate marriage and family therapist. As a first generation Palestinian/Syrian-American therapist, one of my values is to normalize accessible services for the Middle Eastern community and other groups of underserved people. My goal is to support you through your hardships, highlight your accomplishments, build your awareness, and help you meet your goals in therapy. Taking the first step to start therapy isn't an easy one, so give yourself recognition because you deserve it.
Hello! My name is Yasmeen Elbanna (yes-meen el-ben-nah), and I am an associate marriage and family therapist. As a first generation Palestinian/Syrian-American therapist, one of my values is to normalize accessible services for the Middle Eastern community and other groups of underserved people. My goal is to support you through your hardships, highlight your accomplishments, build your awareness, and help you meet your goals in therapy. Taking the first step to start therapy isn't an easy one, so give yourself recognition because you deserve it.
Daniya Ahmed
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90815
Have you found yourself feeling increasingly anxious, worried, and stuck in patterns that cause you harm? Are you looking to develop better habits whether its boundaries with parents, healthy dating, or stress management? Maybe you're considering evidence based treatment (EMDR) to reprocess core beliefs and traumas that are holding you back. My clients come to my therapy room to have a safe space to unwind, explore, rewire, breakdown, and find new grounding. I use a combination of mind-body teachings to guide you in exploring present triggers, the creation and history of them, & ways to release them in and out of session.
Have you found yourself feeling increasingly anxious, worried, and stuck in patterns that cause you harm? Are you looking to develop better habits whether its boundaries with parents, healthy dating, or stress management? Maybe you're considering evidence based treatment (EMDR) to reprocess core beliefs and traumas that are holding you back. My clients come to my therapy room to have a safe space to unwind, explore, rewire, breakdown, and find new grounding. I use a combination of mind-body teachings to guide you in exploring present triggers, the creation and history of them, & ways to release them in and out of session.
Sarah Malik
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to guide clients to a better understanding of themselves. I work with individuals, couples, & families and provide a safe, judgement free, welcoming space to help clients navigate the various challenges in life. I strive to create an empowering environment which helps clients build healthy coping skills, develop independence, and resolve past issues and trauma through identifying patterns by assigning homework designed specifically for the client’s needs.
My goal as a therapist is to guide clients to a better understanding of themselves. I work with individuals, couples, & families and provide a safe, judgement free, welcoming space to help clients navigate the various challenges in life. I strive to create an empowering environment which helps clients build healthy coping skills, develop independence, and resolve past issues and trauma through identifying patterns by assigning homework designed specifically for the client’s needs.
Alia Elasmar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, PPS, CWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seal Beach, CA 90740
As a kid, you color with reckless abandon. You show up as you are & at some point, vulnerability & authenticity becomes more difficult to attain as life unfolds. Sometimes, we’re dealt terrible cards with no guidance on how to play our hand. Our identities become enmeshed in the tragedies that we have experienced & those who have harmed us. I want to help you &/or your loved ones reconnect in a world that makes it hard to reach out & thrive by being a bridge, connecting you to the pieces of yourself that may have wandered while you were trying to survive.
As a kid, you color with reckless abandon. You show up as you are & at some point, vulnerability & authenticity becomes more difficult to attain as life unfolds. Sometimes, we’re dealt terrible cards with no guidance on how to play our hand. Our identities become enmeshed in the tragedies that we have experienced & those who have harmed us. I want to help you &/or your loved ones reconnect in a world that makes it hard to reach out & thrive by being a bridge, connecting you to the pieces of yourself that may have wandered while you were trying to survive.
Talk Therapy Mental Health Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
My approach is client-centered. I help clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and other issues. I have specialty training and numerous certificates in various modalities. I believe people who suffer from depression are dealing with grief and focus treatment accordingly.
My approach is client-centered. I help clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and other issues. I have specialty training and numerous certificates in various modalities. I believe people who suffer from depression are dealing with grief and focus treatment accordingly.
Hello! As a licensed clinical therapist, I provide respectful and compassionate services to help you identify your goals, and support you in coping with challenges along the way to achieving them. I believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and kindly, and that our behaviors serve a function, whether unhealthy or healthy, understood or misunderstood. I work with clients who struggle with various issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship problems, identity, and self-esteem. My aim is to create a safe & supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
Hello! As a licensed clinical therapist, I provide respectful and compassionate services to help you identify your goals, and support you in coping with challenges along the way to achieving them. I believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and kindly, and that our behaviors serve a function, whether unhealthy or healthy, understood or misunderstood. I work with clients who struggle with various issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship problems, identity, and self-esteem. My aim is to create a safe & supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
Therapy with me is one way to create changes through psychological, emotional, and soul-based healing. Healing is possible through sharing your stories and better understanding processes that are connected traumas, grief, or feelings of shame and guilt. My approach is collaborative and insight-oriented; encouraging deeper change and growth towards a brighter future, not a patch-up or superficial process.
Therapy with me is one way to create changes through psychological, emotional, and soul-based healing. Healing is possible through sharing your stories and better understanding processes that are connected traumas, grief, or feelings of shame and guilt. My approach is collaborative and insight-oriented; encouraging deeper change and growth towards a brighter future, not a patch-up or superficial process.
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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.