Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Farmington Hills, MI
Dr. Raveau specializes in working with neurodivergent individuals, children, teens, adults, parents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, identity, relationships, and life transitions. She helps clients break intergenerational cycles, heal from difficult experiences, strengthen relationships, embrace their neurodiversity and cultural identity, and build lives rooted in authenticity, resilience, and belonging. Her practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally responsive, welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
Dr. Raveau specializes in working with neurodivergent individuals, children, teens, adults, parents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, identity, relationships, and life transitions. She helps clients break intergenerational cycles, heal from difficult experiences, strengthen relationships, embrace their neurodiversity and cultural identity, and build lives rooted in authenticity, resilience, and belonging. Her practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally responsive, welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, and family structures.
I was raised in Arab Muslim community, and use this experience to create space where context is understood without exhausting explanations.
You might feel caught between worlds. Tired of explaining yourself, of fragmenting who you are to make others comfortable. I work with young adults, children of immigrants, and people navigating queer/religious identity. My clients often feel the weight of being a "model minority", and the loneliness of living between cultures in a place that often erases and devalues BIPOC identity. They might deal with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or relationship/familial/community challenges rooted in these complex intersections. I offer my clients a space built on shared understanding, where no part of your identity feels like a contradiction.
I was raised in Arab Muslim community, and use this experience to create space where context is understood without exhausting explanations.
You might feel caught between worlds. Tired of explaining yourself, of fragmenting who you are to make others comfortable. I work with young adults, children of immigrants, and people navigating queer/religious identity. My clients often feel the weight of being a "model minority", and the loneliness of living between cultures in a place that often erases and devalues BIPOC identity. They might deal with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or relationship/familial/community challenges rooted in these complex intersections. I offer my clients a space built on shared understanding, where no part of your identity feels like a contradiction.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by the many roles they carry whether they’re a mother navigating early parenthood, a student managing academic and identity pressures, or a child struggling in school. They want to feel seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. With a background in school social work, I understand the emotional, cultural, and systemic challenges that impact individuals and families. I offer a warm, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed space where clients can reconnect with themselves, build sustainable coping strategies to build lasting resilience.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by the many roles they carry whether they’re a mother navigating early parenthood, a student managing academic and identity pressures, or a child struggling in school. They want to feel seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. With a background in school social work, I understand the emotional, cultural, and systemic challenges that impact individuals and families. I offer a warm, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed space where clients can reconnect with themselves, build sustainable coping strategies to build lasting resilience.
Maybe your child is getting in trouble, arguing, having explosive reactions, becoming aggressive, or shutting everyone out. Maybe they’re struggling with anger, oppositional behavior, conduct concerns, or other challenging behaviors. These are the kids I most enjoy getting to know. I’m interested in understanding what may be driving the behavior, not just how to make it stop. I also work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or patterns that feel hard to change. Whatever brings you in, I’m interested in the person behind the struggle and in getting curious about what’s going on together.
Maybe your child is getting in trouble, arguing, having explosive reactions, becoming aggressive, or shutting everyone out. Maybe they’re struggling with anger, oppositional behavior, conduct concerns, or other challenging behaviors. These are the kids I most enjoy getting to know. I’m interested in understanding what may be driving the behavior, not just how to make it stop. I also work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or patterns that feel hard to change. Whatever brings you in, I’m interested in the person behind the struggle and in getting curious about what’s going on together.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed by work, family pressures, or major life transitions, and are ready to reconnect with clarity, purpose, and a more authentic sense of self.
I offer a therapeutic space that is grounding and empowering, where you will feel seen, supported, and challenged in meaningful ways. My approach is collaborative and practical, helping you make sense of what you’re experiencing while building tools you can use in daily life.
My path to the therapy room has been shaped by a dynamic and unconventional journey.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed by work, family pressures, or major life transitions, and are ready to reconnect with clarity, purpose, and a more authentic sense of self.
I offer a therapeutic space that is grounding and empowering, where you will feel seen, supported, and challenged in meaningful ways. My approach is collaborative and practical, helping you make sense of what you’re experiencing while building tools you can use in daily life.
My path to the therapy room has been shaped by a dynamic and unconventional journey.
The world is changing at an ever increasing pace! Up is down and down is up. We are all being asked to take on more responsibilities than ever. Career paths and personal roles are being disrupted and life feels uncertain. BREATHE! You’ve got this and I’ve got you.
Whether working short-term or longer, ongoing or intermittent, I help guide clients through a process of self-discovery. Fresh insights and clarity emerge while unique natural guidance systems are developed. I work primarily through Individual and Couples Counseling, and Mentor/Supervise mental health professionals starting out.
The world is changing at an ever increasing pace! Up is down and down is up. We are all being asked to take on more responsibilities than ever. Career paths and personal roles are being disrupted and life feels uncertain. BREATHE! You’ve got this and I’ve got you.
Whether working short-term or longer, ongoing or intermittent, I help guide clients through a process of self-discovery. Fresh insights and clarity emerge while unique natural guidance systems are developed. I work primarily through Individual and Couples Counseling, and Mentor/Supervise mental health professionals starting out.
I’m an experienced, licensed therapist who is passionate about helping women feel more confident, grounded, and supported in their lives. I’ve worked with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, grief, life transitions, and periods of feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next.
I’m an experienced, licensed therapist who is passionate about helping women feel more confident, grounded, and supported in their lives. I’ve worked with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, grief, life transitions, and periods of feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next.
Nora Dowini, MS, TLLP, She provides online therapy to clients throughout Michigan in a supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment.
Nora provides CBT-based therapy and works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Her approach integrates clinical insight and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients gain clarity, develop effective coping skills, improve functioning, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Nora Dowini, MS, TLLP, She provides online therapy to clients throughout Michigan in a supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment.
Nora provides CBT-based therapy and works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Her approach integrates clinical insight and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients gain clarity, develop effective coping skills, improve functioning, and create meaningful, lasting change.
At Healing Therapy Center, our team of experienced therapists has helped countless people find peace, healing, and clarity. We work with individuals that are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, marriage or family conflicts or simply feeling overwhelmed by everyday life! We provide therapy virtually or in-person at our Dearborn location.Personalized care is important to us, which is why we designed our approach to guide you through life’s challenges and help you move forward with confidence.
At Healing Therapy Center, our team of experienced therapists has helped countless people find peace, healing, and clarity. We work with individuals that are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, marriage or family conflicts or simply feeling overwhelmed by everyday life! We provide therapy virtually or in-person at our Dearborn location.Personalized care is important to us, which is why we designed our approach to guide you through life’s challenges and help you move forward with confidence.
Hi, my name is Ghadeer (pronounced guh-deer) and I work with individuals and couples who are ready to finally truly do something about their pain. Maybe you're someone who looks like they’re doing well on the outside, but really you're dealing with anxiety, overthinking, overwhelm, relationship struggles, or the lasting effects of a traumatic past. You may be highly capable and self-aware, yet still find yourself ruminating, feeling disconnected, people-pleasing, struggling to slow down, or repeating patterns you can’t quite seem to change.
Hi, my name is Ghadeer (pronounced guh-deer) and I work with individuals and couples who are ready to finally truly do something about their pain. Maybe you're someone who looks like they’re doing well on the outside, but really you're dealing with anxiety, overthinking, overwhelm, relationship struggles, or the lasting effects of a traumatic past. You may be highly capable and self-aware, yet still find yourself ruminating, feeling disconnected, people-pleasing, struggling to slow down, or repeating patterns you can’t quite seem to change.
It's painful to suffer alone, to feel unseen or unheard in difficult circumstances, or to feel you don’t belong. Despite your strengths, you may be struggling to get through tough circumstances. I am glad that you are seeking support through therapy. You deserve to sit with someone who cares about understanding you as a whole person and who works collaboratively with you to identify and address the root causes of your pain.
My practice is rooted in multicultural and liberation frameworks. We will honor your story, illuminate external factors affecting your life (e.g., systems of power), and practice skills to support your thriving.
It's painful to suffer alone, to feel unseen or unheard in difficult circumstances, or to feel you don’t belong. Despite your strengths, you may be struggling to get through tough circumstances. I am glad that you are seeking support through therapy. You deserve to sit with someone who cares about understanding you as a whole person and who works collaboratively with you to identify and address the root causes of your pain.
My practice is rooted in multicultural and liberation frameworks. We will honor your story, illuminate external factors affecting your life (e.g., systems of power), and practice skills to support your thriving.
I specialize in providing trauma-informed counseling for intersectional LGBTQ groups, with special attention to trans and queer SWANA communities and children of immigrants. I also work with artists and creatives struggling with artist's block.
I specialize in providing trauma-informed counseling for intersectional LGBTQ groups, with special attention to trans and queer SWANA communities and children of immigrants. I also work with artists and creatives struggling with artist's block.
Empathy is the foundation of our work together. As a psychotherapist, I listen attentively to understand your emotions and your life challenges. Our therapeutic work will help you feel more fully alive by processing and understanding your emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. Your past often creates pain and suffering leaving scars that affect your present emotions and relationships. My goal is to help you recognize these challenges that make you feel overwhelmed and stuck. I will help you rework your thoughts and feelings to free you from the burden of the past and inspire you for the future.
Empathy is the foundation of our work together. As a psychotherapist, I listen attentively to understand your emotions and your life challenges. Our therapeutic work will help you feel more fully alive by processing and understanding your emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. Your past often creates pain and suffering leaving scars that affect your present emotions and relationships. My goal is to help you recognize these challenges that make you feel overwhelmed and stuck. I will help you rework your thoughts and feelings to free you from the burden of the past and inspire you for the future.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to take steps toward change, even if they feel uncertain or overwhelmed. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma, but they are motivated to find relief and build healthier ways of coping. Together, we work to identify their goals, develop practical strategies, and empower them to create lasting change.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to take steps toward change, even if they feel uncertain or overwhelmed. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma, but they are motivated to find relief and build healthier ways of coping. Together, we work to identify their goals, develop practical strategies, and empower them to create lasting change.
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People often seek the support of a therapist when they are looking to make a change in their lives. They may have tried and succeeded, only to find themselves at what feels like square one days later. This cycle can be exhausting often can lead to feelings of burn out and shame. In response to this shame, symptoms such as avoidance, perfectionism, procrastination, or even anxiety attacks may show up. I am passionate about defusing shame in my clients’ lives and creating space for healing through acknowledging that all behaviors make sense in the context of our lives . I utilize a values-based approach to effecting change.
People often seek the support of a therapist when they are looking to make a change in their lives. They may have tried and succeeded, only to find themselves at what feels like square one days later. This cycle can be exhausting often can lead to feelings of burn out and shame. In response to this shame, symptoms such as avoidance, perfectionism, procrastination, or even anxiety attacks may show up. I am passionate about defusing shame in my clients’ lives and creating space for healing through acknowledging that all behaviors make sense in the context of our lives . I utilize a values-based approach to effecting change.
Accepting new clients - Reduced-fee sessions available.
I am a Counseling Intern at Radiant Life Counseling, working under the close supervision of a fully licensed counselor, so you can feel confident in the quality of your care, at a cost more accessible than many private-pay options.
My path into counseling grew from my own difficult seasons, when having someone walk alongside me, speak truth, and help me find my footing made all the difference. That experience gave me a deep calling to offer that same presence to others.
Wherever you are on your journey, I would love to partner with you toward a more hopeful life.
Accepting new clients - Reduced-fee sessions available.
I am a Counseling Intern at Radiant Life Counseling, working under the close supervision of a fully licensed counselor, so you can feel confident in the quality of your care, at a cost more accessible than many private-pay options.
My path into counseling grew from my own difficult seasons, when having someone walk alongside me, speak truth, and help me find my footing made all the difference. That experience gave me a deep calling to offer that same presence to others.
Wherever you are on your journey, I would love to partner with you toward a more hopeful life.
As a down-to-earth, sometimes funny therapist- I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space for adults navigating life's challenges. I blend EMDR, Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), CPT, nature based therapies, and other evidence-based approaches to help clients heal and grow. Whether you're facing ADHD, trauma, perinatal mental health concerns, depression, or anxiety, I aim to tailor our work to your unique needs, providing the tools and insights for meaningful progress. With a kind, often humorous approach, I’m here to help you uncover resilience, cultivate self-compassion, and create positive change.
As a down-to-earth, sometimes funny therapist- I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space for adults navigating life's challenges. I blend EMDR, Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), CPT, nature based therapies, and other evidence-based approaches to help clients heal and grow. Whether you're facing ADHD, trauma, perinatal mental health concerns, depression, or anxiety, I aim to tailor our work to your unique needs, providing the tools and insights for meaningful progress. With a kind, often humorous approach, I’m here to help you uncover resilience, cultivate self-compassion, and create positive change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping adults and seniors address their unique challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. My areas of expertise include major life transitions, aging, end-of-life and hospice issues, grief, loss, bereavement, addiction, substance use, depression, mood disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, low self-esteem, women’s issues, bipolar disorder, relationship concerns, and stress management.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping adults and seniors address their unique challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. My areas of expertise include major life transitions, aging, end-of-life and hospice issues, grief, loss, bereavement, addiction, substance use, depression, mood disorders, trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, low self-esteem, women’s issues, bipolar disorder, relationship concerns, and stress management.
I believe meaningful change happens when people feel deeply understood—not judged, rushed, or “fixed.” My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each client’s values, faith, culture, and lived experience. I work with teens and adults to explore emotions, recognize patterns, and develop healthier ways of coping and communicating, while moving toward practical goals at a pace that feels right. I focus on helping clients gain clarity about their experiences, strengthen self-understanding, and feel more grounded and confident in how they move through challenges.
I believe meaningful change happens when people feel deeply understood—not judged, rushed, or “fixed.” My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each client’s values, faith, culture, and lived experience. I work with teens and adults to explore emotions, recognize patterns, and develop healthier ways of coping and communicating, while moving toward practical goals at a pace that feels right. I focus on helping clients gain clarity about their experiences, strengthen self-understanding, and feel more grounded and confident in how they move through challenges.
Welcome! How are you? I know things might be difficult right now. Perhaps you feel like you’re staring into an endless void that’s gotten too heavy to bare. Maybe your anxiety makes it seem impossible to build or maintain relationships, or you find it difficult to let go of unhealthy attachments. Or maybe you just need someone to talk to. If life's got you emotionally exhausted, don’t worry. You're in the right place!
Welcome! How are you? I know things might be difficult right now. Perhaps you feel like you’re staring into an endless void that’s gotten too heavy to bare. Maybe your anxiety makes it seem impossible to build or maintain relationships, or you find it difficult to let go of unhealthy attachments. Or maybe you just need someone to talk to. If life's got you emotionally exhausted, don’t worry. You're in the right place!
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FAQ - Arab and Middle Eastern Counseling
What can an Arab and Middle Eastern therapist help with?
An Arab and Middle Eastern therapist can support clients with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions. However, what may make their approach unique is their ability to integrate an understanding of the cultural, family, and social factors that may be shaping your mental health concerns. If you identify with a Middle Eastern background, such as Arab, North African, Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqi, or Palestinian, working with a therapist who is familiar with values surrounding family loyalty, community expectations, religion, marriage, and caregiving responsibilities can help reduce the need to explain yourself in sessions and better support your healing in the context of your background.
How does cultural background influence the therapy experience?
A therapist who personally identifies as Arab or Middle Eastern may offer a deeper understanding of cultural norms, family dynamics, religious beliefs, migration experiences, and the stigma that may surround mental health in some communities. This shared cultural framework can make it easier to build trust and focus more directly on healing. It is also important to note that a therapist does not have to share your background to provide effective therapy. In some cases, finding a culturally competent therapist may be just as important as finding one who shares your background.
What role can language play in therapy?
Language plays a central role in how people process and express emotions. Even for individuals who are fluent in English, certain feelings, memories, or experiences may be easier to describe in the language they grew up speaking or thinking in, such as Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, Kurdish, or Turkish. Clients may feel more comfortable expressing themselves without having to translate their thoughts, which can reduce the risk of losing meaning or nuance. For many Arab and Middle Eastern clients, language is also closely tied to family relationships. Being able to move between English and your native language in therapy can help reflect real-life dynamics, such as communicating with family members in one language and navigating work or school in another. This flexibility to move between languages in sessions can make therapy feel more natural and relevant to daily life.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Arab and Middle Eastern clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Arab and Middle Eastern clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask whether they have worked with concerns related to cultural identity, immigration, family expectations, intergenerational conflict, discrimination, or stigma around mental health. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your background constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Arab and Middle Eastern therapists?
The directory of Arab and Middle Eastern therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists who have personally identified as Arab or Middle Eastern is limited, the directory may also show therapists with experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.