Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
Gary Schmidt | IFS Trained Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Now Accepting Insurance in MO, KS, and IL.
When was the last time you truly felt like yourself? Has it been weeks, months, or even years? If you are navigating major life transitions, relationship challenges, unresolved conflicts within your family dynamics, or anything that holds you back from a sense of freedom, I offer unique path to moving forward. I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I'm here to support you on your journey back to the "Self" - That calm, clear, confident center that’s always been there. Hope isn’t just possible, it’s waiting. Let’s begin your journey back to wholeness.
Now Accepting Insurance in MO, KS, and IL.
When was the last time you truly felt like yourself? Has it been weeks, months, or even years? If you are navigating major life transitions, relationship challenges, unresolved conflicts within your family dynamics, or anything that holds you back from a sense of freedom, I offer unique path to moving forward. I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I'm here to support you on your journey back to the "Self" - That calm, clear, confident center that’s always been there. Hope isn’t just possible, it’s waiting. Let’s begin your journey back to wholeness.
The constant mental tug-of-war can be exhausting. You may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, reassurance-seeking, or trying to control uncertainty. Even simple decisions can begin to feel overwhelming, and the pressure to “get it right” can slowly pull you away from the life you want to live.
The constant mental tug-of-war can be exhausting. You may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, reassurance-seeking, or trying to control uncertainty. Even simple decisions can begin to feel overwhelming, and the pressure to “get it right” can slowly pull you away from the life you want to live.
Many of us long for genuine connection and a true sense of safety—both within ourselves and in our relationships with others. We may seek to better understand who we are and where we come from, or we may long for tools and insight to feel more grounded as we face life’s challenges. Whatever brings you here, Emily considers it an honor to walk alongside you. She is committed to building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship—one that fosters healing, growth, and meaningful change. Her approach is personalized, honoring each person’s uniqueness, dignity, and worth.
Many of us long for genuine connection and a true sense of safety—both within ourselves and in our relationships with others. We may seek to better understand who we are and where we come from, or we may long for tools and insight to feel more grounded as we face life’s challenges. Whatever brings you here, Emily considers it an honor to walk alongside you. She is committed to building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship—one that fosters healing, growth, and meaningful change. Her approach is personalized, honoring each person’s uniqueness, dignity, and worth.
Raber Hamad, IFS and Couples Therapy, St. Louis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
13 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Waitlist for new clients
You’re tired of the same fights, the distance growing between you, and wondering if things can actually get better. Maybe you're feeling stuck in a cycle of hurt and miscommunication, unsure if your relationship can heal or if something needs to change. You’re here because you don’t want to give up just yet. I help couples work through tough conflicts, rebuild trust, and find clarity, whether that means moving forward together or figuring out how to continue with the relationship.
You’re tired of the same fights, the distance growing between you, and wondering if things can actually get better. Maybe you're feeling stuck in a cycle of hurt and miscommunication, unsure if your relationship can heal or if something needs to change. You’re here because you don’t want to give up just yet. I help couples work through tough conflicts, rebuild trust, and find clarity, whether that means moving forward together or figuring out how to continue with the relationship.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression? Things are a lot right now, and it's okay to seek help. I offer holistic somatic therapy that can help you have a deeper connection to yourself, your body and emotions, for greater resilience for everything life throws at you. Somatic therapy facilitates healing from the inside out. I don't tell you to think more positively, or that you have "faulty thinking" - instead we can work with your body together so that you can actually experience a sense of safety, a sense of your self, and live a more fulfilling, embodied and connected life.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression? Things are a lot right now, and it's okay to seek help. I offer holistic somatic therapy that can help you have a deeper connection to yourself, your body and emotions, for greater resilience for everything life throws at you. Somatic therapy facilitates healing from the inside out. I don't tell you to think more positively, or that you have "faulty thinking" - instead we can work with your body together so that you can actually experience a sense of safety, a sense of your self, and live a more fulfilling, embodied and connected life.
I am a queer, Syrian clinical psychologist who specializes in ADHD/diagnostic testing, working with the LGBTQ+ community, and treating folks dealing with OCD, minority stress, depression, anxiety, and phobias.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and meant to empower my clients in setting and reaching goals that are values-based. I employ an integrative approach and draw from various therapeutic orientations, but at my core, I am an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy practitioner. With regard to OCD, I have extensive training in exposure and response prevention.
I am a queer, Syrian clinical psychologist who specializes in ADHD/diagnostic testing, working with the LGBTQ+ community, and treating folks dealing with OCD, minority stress, depression, anxiety, and phobias.
My approach to therapy is collaborative and meant to empower my clients in setting and reaching goals that are values-based. I employ an integrative approach and draw from various therapeutic orientations, but at my core, I am an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy practitioner. With regard to OCD, I have extensive training in exposure and response prevention.
You have decided it's time for a change and therapy is a great tool to get you there. We can work on finding your inner strength and ultimately achieve your goals to improve your quality of life. We'll work together to enhance your( or your teen's) strengths to help you overcome the challenges you are currently experiencing as well as helping you develop tools for your future. I believe therapy is a collaborative process in change and will be dedicated in walking through your journey with you.
You have decided it's time for a change and therapy is a great tool to get you there. We can work on finding your inner strength and ultimately achieve your goals to improve your quality of life. We'll work together to enhance your( or your teen's) strengths to help you overcome the challenges you are currently experiencing as well as helping you develop tools for your future. I believe therapy is a collaborative process in change and will be dedicated in walking through your journey with you.
Welcome! I’m so grateful you’re here. I believe profoundly in the inherent worth and healing capacity of all human beings. I view the therapeutic relationship as a sacred, expansive, and co-created space that allows us to show up authentically, get curious, engage vulnerably, and step into our power. I believe that within therapy, we work to expand our capacity to be in relationship with ourselves and the world around us. Trauma is a part of life, and healing from it is a part of what our nervous systems are wired to do. As your trauma-informed therapist, you can expect me to show up authentically as a human first and foremost.
Welcome! I’m so grateful you’re here. I believe profoundly in the inherent worth and healing capacity of all human beings. I view the therapeutic relationship as a sacred, expansive, and co-created space that allows us to show up authentically, get curious, engage vulnerably, and step into our power. I believe that within therapy, we work to expand our capacity to be in relationship with ourselves and the world around us. Trauma is a part of life, and healing from it is a part of what our nervous systems are wired to do. As your trauma-informed therapist, you can expect me to show up authentically as a human first and foremost.
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Choosing to start counseling is an act of immense courage, and we believe that healing begins with being truly seen. In this space, your story is honored exactly as it is. Our approach is rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own life; our role is to provide the clinical insight and unwavering support needed to navigate your path. Together, we will create a collaborative, non-judgmental environment where we can explore your challenges and celebrate your growth with authenticity and compassion.
Choosing to start counseling is an act of immense courage, and we believe that healing begins with being truly seen. In this space, your story is honored exactly as it is. Our approach is rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own life; our role is to provide the clinical insight and unwavering support needed to navigate your path. Together, we will create a collaborative, non-judgmental environment where we can explore your challenges and celebrate your growth with authenticity and compassion.
Rahul
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC, CSAT
2 Endorsed
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Waitlist for new clients
As an EMDR Certified Therapist, nationally certified psychotherapist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I work with men struggling with sex and pornography addictions, infidelity (cheating), trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and attachment, relationship issues. New clients come to me feeling isolated, in pain, and on edge due to having nowhere to express their toughest thoughts and emotions. Men come to me to express the things that they couldn't say to anyone else.
As an EMDR Certified Therapist, nationally certified psychotherapist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I work with men struggling with sex and pornography addictions, infidelity (cheating), trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and attachment, relationship issues. New clients come to me feeling isolated, in pain, and on edge due to having nowhere to express their toughest thoughts and emotions. Men come to me to express the things that they couldn't say to anyone else.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, cultural identity concerns, or feelings of being emotionally stuck, particularly those seeking a therapist who can balance practical tools with deeper personal growth and understanding. Many clients come to the practice feeling overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or conflicted between personal goals, family expectations, and cultural pressures. As a bilingual Arabic- and English-speaking clinician, I can work effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds while also offering access and understanding.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, cultural identity concerns, or feelings of being emotionally stuck, particularly those seeking a therapist who can balance practical tools with deeper personal growth and understanding. Many clients come to the practice feeling overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or conflicted between personal goals, family expectations, and cultural pressures. As a bilingual Arabic- and English-speaking clinician, I can work effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds while also offering access and understanding.
Licensed in KS & MO. Seeking therapy and embarking on a journey toward healing can feel daunting, especially when faced with the traditional power dynamics of an office setting. That’s why I offer online therapy, allowing you to receive support from the comfort of your own home or any private space where you feel most at ease. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone—instead, you can find solace and guidance in your own safe space as we work together. I'll hold a space for you where we can build a rapport based on trust and understanding, using various treatment modalities to achieve your goals for a better life.
Licensed in KS & MO. Seeking therapy and embarking on a journey toward healing can feel daunting, especially when faced with the traditional power dynamics of an office setting. That’s why I offer online therapy, allowing you to receive support from the comfort of your own home or any private space where you feel most at ease. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone—instead, you can find solace and guidance in your own safe space as we work together. I'll hold a space for you where we can build a rapport based on trust and understanding, using various treatment modalities to achieve your goals for a better life.
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.
Reaching out for support is a brave and beautiful first step, and I’m honored to walk beside you on your journey. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience, I create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard, seen, and deeply cared for. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, we will work together to uncover your inner strength and build the life you deserve.
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.
Reaching out for support is a brave and beautiful first step, and I’m honored to walk beside you on your journey. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience, I create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard, seen, and deeply cared for. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, we will work together to uncover your inner strength and build the life you deserve.
I focus my practice on working exclusively with couples. Are you resentful, angry, bitter or confused by interactions with your significant other or do you want to learn how to better communicate and improve the quality of your relationship? If you are tired of the insecurity, fighting, carelessness or living in the "roommate zone", then I invite you to participate in my program. My positive strength based method uses a warm, safe, empowering and collaborative approach that is highly educational and nonjudgmental. Together lets break that toxic spiral of doubt, anxiety, sadness and resentment and start rebuilding something real.
I focus my practice on working exclusively with couples. Are you resentful, angry, bitter or confused by interactions with your significant other or do you want to learn how to better communicate and improve the quality of your relationship? If you are tired of the insecurity, fighting, carelessness or living in the "roommate zone", then I invite you to participate in my program. My positive strength based method uses a warm, safe, empowering and collaborative approach that is highly educational and nonjudgmental. Together lets break that toxic spiral of doubt, anxiety, sadness and resentment and start rebuilding something real.
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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.