Arab and Middle Eastern Therapists in Columbus, OH
As a 1.5 generation immigrant woman in an intercultural marriage, I bring a lived understanding of navigating multiple cultural identities. These personal experiences deeply inform my work and help me create a space that is empathetic, inclusive, and attuned to the complexities of identity and belonging.
I'm especially passionate about working with adult children of immigrants, BIPOC individuals, and couples from mixed cultural backgrounds. That said, my practice is open to anyone seeking support — whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or healing from trauma.
As a 1.5 generation immigrant woman in an intercultural marriage, I bring a lived understanding of navigating multiple cultural identities. These personal experiences deeply inform my work and help me create a space that is empathetic, inclusive, and attuned to the complexities of identity and belonging.
I'm especially passionate about working with adult children of immigrants, BIPOC individuals, and couples from mixed cultural backgrounds. That said, my practice is open to anyone seeking support — whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or healing from trauma.
I view people and relationships through a systemic lens, recognizing that our experiences are shaped by the connections we have with those around us. I am passionate about helping couples and families who feel stuck in recurring patterns, struggle with communication, experience conflict, or are navigating life transitions and relationship challenges.
I view people and relationships through a systemic lens, recognizing that our experiences are shaped by the connections we have with those around us. I am passionate about helping couples and families who feel stuck in recurring patterns, struggle with communication, experience conflict, or are navigating life transitions and relationship challenges.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here and taking a meaningful step toward starting therapy! Reaching out for support can be difficult, and I strive to make therapy feel welcoming, supportive, and collaborative from the very beginning. I am a counselor-in-training working under the supervision of Shannel Hawkins, LPCC-S, and I work with adolescents and adults in a nonjudgmental space to help you better understand yourself and your experiences.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here and taking a meaningful step toward starting therapy! Reaching out for support can be difficult, and I strive to make therapy feel welcoming, supportive, and collaborative from the very beginning. I am a counselor-in-training working under the supervision of Shannel Hawkins, LPCC-S, and I work with adolescents and adults in a nonjudgmental space to help you better understand yourself and your experiences.
I am a provider that values kindness, compassion, and the right to autonomy above all. I provide an eclectic approach that incorporates a client's preferred method of healing while also validating the client's lived experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I use a wide range of modalities including Brainspotting, IFS/parts work, trauma informed care, CBT, ACT, SFT, amongst others. My goal is to help my clients feel understood and validated through all the experiences in their lives while also building the skills necessary to overcome challenges and thrive.
I am a provider that values kindness, compassion, and the right to autonomy above all. I provide an eclectic approach that incorporates a client's preferred method of healing while also validating the client's lived experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I use a wide range of modalities including Brainspotting, IFS/parts work, trauma informed care, CBT, ACT, SFT, amongst others. My goal is to help my clients feel understood and validated through all the experiences in their lives while also building the skills necessary to overcome challenges and thrive.
Welcome! I'm passionate about working with cycle breakers, including mothers, eldest daughters, & BIPOC individuals, who are carrying the weight of generational patterns and are ready for deeper, embodied change. Many of my clients come to therapy already highly self-aware, but feeling stuck in the gap between understanding their patterns and actually shifting them. My work is focused on helping clients move beyond insight alone and into meaningful, lasting transformation.
My therapeutic style is direct yet laid-back, authentic, and collaborative acting as a guide to help clients tap into their own innate capacity for healing.
Welcome! I'm passionate about working with cycle breakers, including mothers, eldest daughters, & BIPOC individuals, who are carrying the weight of generational patterns and are ready for deeper, embodied change. Many of my clients come to therapy already highly self-aware, but feeling stuck in the gap between understanding their patterns and actually shifting them. My work is focused on helping clients move beyond insight alone and into meaningful, lasting transformation.
My therapeutic style is direct yet laid-back, authentic, and collaborative acting as a guide to help clients tap into their own innate capacity for healing.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to try something new, open to exploring different perspectives, and happy to communicate and talk through the hard moments. I will be your therapist, so tell me the best ways I can adapt to you.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to try something new, open to exploring different perspectives, and happy to communicate and talk through the hard moments. I will be your therapist, so tell me the best ways I can adapt to you.
Life can feel hard, even when it looks like you're doing everything right. Inside, you might feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in patterns that aren't working. Maybe you're carrying a lot for others, navigating relationship stress, or adjusting to a life transition that has taken more out of you than expected. You don't have to do this alone. I help adults, young adults, teens, and parents make sense of what they are going through, break patterns that aren't working, and move forwards with more clarity, confidence, and peace.
Life can feel hard, even when it looks like you're doing everything right. Inside, you might feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in patterns that aren't working. Maybe you're carrying a lot for others, navigating relationship stress, or adjusting to a life transition that has taken more out of you than expected. You don't have to do this alone. I help adults, young adults, teens, and parents make sense of what they are going through, break patterns that aren't working, and move forwards with more clarity, confidence, and peace.
Hebeh is a Palestinian licensed social worker with experience in supporting women and victims of domestic violence. She is passionate about helping women find healing and empowerment through a strengths-based, client-centered approach. Hebeh is dedicated to creating a safe and compassionate space. She specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma, utilizing culturally sensitive approaches that honor the diverse backgrounds of her clients.
Hebeh is a Palestinian licensed social worker with experience in supporting women and victims of domestic violence. She is passionate about helping women find healing and empowerment through a strengths-based, client-centered approach. Hebeh is dedicated to creating a safe and compassionate space. She specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma, utilizing culturally sensitive approaches that honor the diverse backgrounds of her clients.
If you’ve held back from therapy because you fear being misunderstood, you’re not alone. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space where you can openly share your story, challenges, and hopes—and see tangible, measurable progress. Whether you’re looking for rapid, goal‑oriented change or prefer a slower, reflective pace, my 15 years of experience equip me to guide you confidently toward the outcomes you want and deserve.
If you’ve held back from therapy because you fear being misunderstood, you’re not alone. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space where you can openly share your story, challenges, and hopes—and see tangible, measurable progress. Whether you’re looking for rapid, goal‑oriented change or prefer a slower, reflective pace, my 15 years of experience equip me to guide you confidently toward the outcomes you want and deserve.
I believe healing happens when we slow down enough to listen to what our lives are asking of us.
I work with adults who are navigating life transitions, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and questions of identity or self-worth, often people who are high-functioning on the outside but feel disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Many of my clients are thoughtful, sensitive, or neurodivergent and want more than symptom management; they want to live with greater authenticity, clarity, and ease.
My approach is mindfulness-based, collaborative, and empowering. Together, we focus on building awareness and strengthening self-compassion.
I believe healing happens when we slow down enough to listen to what our lives are asking of us.
I work with adults who are navigating life transitions, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and questions of identity or self-worth, often people who are high-functioning on the outside but feel disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Many of my clients are thoughtful, sensitive, or neurodivergent and want more than symptom management; they want to live with greater authenticity, clarity, and ease.
My approach is mindfulness-based, collaborative, and empowering. Together, we focus on building awareness and strengthening self-compassion.
Do you ever feel like your brain just won't give you a break? Like no matter what you do, the thoughts keep coming, the anxiety won't let up, or you're constantly at war with your body? If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Do you ever feel like your brain just won't give you a break? Like no matter what you do, the thoughts keep coming, the anxiety won't let up, or you're constantly at war with your body? If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Are anxiety, OCD, or overwhelming emotions running your life no matter how hard you try to manage them? You may find yourself stuck in constant worry, intrusive thoughts, panic, or patterns that feel exhausting and hard to break. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling frustrated, mentally drained, and unsure why “coping harder” hasn’t worked. I’m Sana, clinical therapist and founder of Sukoon Psychotherapy, and I specialize in helping kids, teens, adults, couples, and families work through anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship challenges using evidence-based therapy.
Are anxiety, OCD, or overwhelming emotions running your life no matter how hard you try to manage them? You may find yourself stuck in constant worry, intrusive thoughts, panic, or patterns that feel exhausting and hard to break. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling frustrated, mentally drained, and unsure why “coping harder” hasn’t worked. I’m Sana, clinical therapist and founder of Sukoon Psychotherapy, and I specialize in helping kids, teens, adults, couples, and families work through anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship challenges using evidence-based therapy.
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Specialist in narcissistic abuse, borderline personality, childhood sexual trauma, and cult recovery. I work to help individuals break patterns of intense relationships, abandonment fears, love addiction, limerence, and fawning—building self-trust and secure intimacy to repair attachment wounds after complex trauma.
Specialist in narcissistic abuse, borderline personality, childhood sexual trauma, and cult recovery. I work to help individuals break patterns of intense relationships, abandonment fears, love addiction, limerence, and fawning—building self-trust and secure intimacy to repair attachment wounds after complex trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor(LPCC) who believes therapy is a collaboration built on trust and understanding. Your sessions are a safe, judgment‑free space to talk about grief, trauma, and the realities of day‑to‑day life.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor(LPCC) who believes therapy is a collaboration built on trust and understanding. Your sessions are a safe, judgment‑free space to talk about grief, trauma, and the realities of day‑to‑day life.
Hi there! I'm Mustafa and welcome to my profile! Before I share about myself, I have a question for you. Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to manage all the thoughts, feelings, and memories racing through your head? If so, you're not alone! Many of us feel unsure about how to communicate with and understand the parts of us that make us human. We might be looking for ways to trust and reconnect with ourselves again or see what it's like to believe that we have no bad parts. If you're looking to explore identity, strengthen relationships, and manage your emotions, then I hope you'll stick around for a bit!
Hi there! I'm Mustafa and welcome to my profile! Before I share about myself, I have a question for you. Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to manage all the thoughts, feelings, and memories racing through your head? If so, you're not alone! Many of us feel unsure about how to communicate with and understand the parts of us that make us human. We might be looking for ways to trust and reconnect with ourselves again or see what it's like to believe that we have no bad parts. If you're looking to explore identity, strengthen relationships, and manage your emotions, then I hope you'll stick around for a bit!
I'm also dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and culturally competent care as a MENA, Arab therapist.
We all share human experience of facing challenges, seeking understanding, and desiring emotional well-being. I've lived with the challenges of navigating life between two cultures, enduring the complexities and confusion that often accompany such a unique upbringing. My lived experience ignited me to develop a skill set to effectively support other women, mothers and children of immigrants living in the diaspora. As a MENA/SWANA therapist, I understand this step can be daunting. I hope you take comfort in me being here to support you on your journey and guide you towards discovering the inherent healing power within yourself.
I'm also dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and culturally competent care as a MENA, Arab therapist.
We all share human experience of facing challenges, seeking understanding, and desiring emotional well-being. I've lived with the challenges of navigating life between two cultures, enduring the complexities and confusion that often accompany such a unique upbringing. My lived experience ignited me to develop a skill set to effectively support other women, mothers and children of immigrants living in the diaspora. As a MENA/SWANA therapist, I understand this step can be daunting. I hope you take comfort in me being here to support you on your journey and guide you towards discovering the inherent healing power within yourself.
Many of my clients spend years holding everything together while quietly struggling underneath. You might find yourself overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from who you are. Many are healing from complex trauma (CPTSD), difficult childhood experiences, or survival patterns that no longer serve them. You don't have to carry it all alone or have the "right words" before you begin. Together, we'll get beneath the symptoms, help your nervous system feel safe, and rebuild a genuine sense of connection to yourself and your life.
Many of my clients spend years holding everything together while quietly struggling underneath. You might find yourself overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from who you are. Many are healing from complex trauma (CPTSD), difficult childhood experiences, or survival patterns that no longer serve them. You don't have to carry it all alone or have the "right words" before you begin. Together, we'll get beneath the symptoms, help your nervous system feel safe, and rebuild a genuine sense of connection to yourself and your life.
Darcy Lynn
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, OH-LPCC, LICDC, CA-LPCC, CADC-II, NCC
Online Only
You may be someone who has spent years trying to hold everything together on your own—pushing through, over-functioning, and quietly carrying more than most people realize. You might be neurodivergent and feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, mood changes, substance use, or chronic stress, and exhausted from feeling misunderstood or unsupported.
You may be someone who has spent years trying to hold everything together on your own—pushing through, over-functioning, and quietly carrying more than most people realize. You might be neurodivergent and feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, mood changes, substance use, or chronic stress, and exhausted from feeling misunderstood or unsupported.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about where to start with your mental health journey? Would you like to gain insight into making meaningful changes for your well-being? With support, you can learn to build the skills to achieve that & regain some control agency. If you are an adult struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-esteem, & complex or unresolved trauma, you do not have to go through it alone. My goal is to help you, the expert of your life and experiences, take the driver's seat & feel empowered with the right tools. Together, we will navigate your unique path to self-improvement and healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about where to start with your mental health journey? Would you like to gain insight into making meaningful changes for your well-being? With support, you can learn to build the skills to achieve that & regain some control agency. If you are an adult struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-esteem, & complex or unresolved trauma, you do not have to go through it alone. My goal is to help you, the expert of your life and experiences, take the driver's seat & feel empowered with the right tools. Together, we will navigate your unique path to self-improvement and healing.
I am also of Arab and Latinx descent, so I have an interest in helping children of immigrants, and those from collectivist and/or Middle Eastern / Latinx backgrounds.
Sometimes life may weigh us down with overwhelm, and things may start to feel confusing, lonely, hopeless, or exhausting to the point where you feel trapped or on edge. Often it can feel worse when it's difficult to find someone who understands and can help you through it, making the stress continue to weigh you down and placing you in cycle that feels all too much. Maybe you're not even sure what you're feeling, but you know it's not what you want. Whether it is anxiety, depression, ADHD, life stressors, trauma that has surfaced, or more, I aim to work with you to develop strategies for well-being and healing.
I am also of Arab and Latinx descent, so I have an interest in helping children of immigrants, and those from collectivist and/or Middle Eastern / Latinx backgrounds.
Sometimes life may weigh us down with overwhelm, and things may start to feel confusing, lonely, hopeless, or exhausting to the point where you feel trapped or on edge. Often it can feel worse when it's difficult to find someone who understands and can help you through it, making the stress continue to weigh you down and placing you in cycle that feels all too much. Maybe you're not even sure what you're feeling, but you know it's not what you want. Whether it is anxiety, depression, ADHD, life stressors, trauma that has surfaced, or more, I aim to work with you to develop strategies for well-being and healing.
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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.