Muslim Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
Life can often feel overwhelming due to relationship struggles, career uncertainty, academic pressures, or personal challenges. These issues can lead to stress, sense of being stuck. In a supportive and non-judgmental environment, clients can explore the root causes of their difficulties and discover meaningful solutions. This process helps them develop coping strategies, build resilience, and gain clarity to navigate life’s transitions. Whether the goal is to improve relationships, manage stress, or find a sense of purpose, the focus is on empowering clients to create lasting change using the right support and tools.
Life can often feel overwhelming due to relationship struggles, career uncertainty, academic pressures, or personal challenges. These issues can lead to stress, sense of being stuck. In a supportive and non-judgmental environment, clients can explore the root causes of their difficulties and discover meaningful solutions. This process helps them develop coping strategies, build resilience, and gain clarity to navigate life’s transitions. Whether the goal is to improve relationships, manage stress, or find a sense of purpose, the focus is on empowering clients to create lasting change using the right support and tools.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois & Wisconsin with robust experience working in community, residential and medical settings. I work predominately from a relational model that utilizes an intersectional feminist lens to situate people’s lived experiences. People can have multiple identities and belief systems that deserve recognition. Leveraging these nuances can empower patients to utilize coping strategies and frameworks that serve to better sustain their wellbeing. Whether it is seeking out specific solutions or making meaning of an event, I strive to work collaboratively alongside patients in their healing journey
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois & Wisconsin with robust experience working in community, residential and medical settings. I work predominately from a relational model that utilizes an intersectional feminist lens to situate people’s lived experiences. People can have multiple identities and belief systems that deserve recognition. Leveraging these nuances can empower patients to utilize coping strategies and frameworks that serve to better sustain their wellbeing. Whether it is seeking out specific solutions or making meaning of an event, I strive to work collaboratively alongside patients in their healing journey
Are you in a multicultural relationship and finding it hard to bring two worlds together? Do you ever feel like, no matter what you say or do, you’re still misunderstood? I'm here to bridge that gap between what you want to communicate and what your partner hears. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who are struggling with relationship issues, self esteem, and life transitions. My target population is multicultural couples of all ages.
I am here to support you through whatever challenges you may be facing as you work on achieving a greater understanding of yourself and your relationships on a deeper level.
Are you in a multicultural relationship and finding it hard to bring two worlds together? Do you ever feel like, no matter what you say or do, you’re still misunderstood? I'm here to bridge that gap between what you want to communicate and what your partner hears. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who are struggling with relationship issues, self esteem, and life transitions. My target population is multicultural couples of all ages.
I am here to support you through whatever challenges you may be facing as you work on achieving a greater understanding of yourself and your relationships on a deeper level.
As a South Asian clinician, I honor Muslim, South Asian, Indian, Sikh, and Hmong among other culturally diverse identities.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, EMDR and Exposure & Response Prevention (OCD). I value exploring childhood experiences, attachment patterns and trauma in my practice as this understanding helps build secure connection, healthier boundaries, and an authentic self. My therapy style is direct and solution focused with care, and I work collaboratively with clients.
As a South Asian clinician, I honor Muslim, South Asian, Indian, Sikh, and Hmong among other culturally diverse identities.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, EMDR and Exposure & Response Prevention (OCD). I value exploring childhood experiences, attachment patterns and trauma in my practice as this understanding helps build secure connection, healthier boundaries, and an authentic self. My therapy style is direct and solution focused with care, and I work collaboratively with clients.
With cultural humility, I bridge diverse backgrounds, including war veterans, trauma and domestic abuse survivors, immigrants, refugees, and the Muslim and South Asian communities.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families heal from emotional pain, relationship challenges, and intimacy issues by using approaches like Narrative Exposure Therapy to process traumatic memories, Emotionally Focused Therapy to strengthen emotional bonds, and sex therapy techniques such as sensate focus to rebuild intimacy and connection.
With cultural humility, I bridge diverse backgrounds, including war veterans, trauma and domestic abuse survivors, immigrants, refugees, and the Muslim and South Asian communities.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families heal from emotional pain, relationship challenges, and intimacy issues by using approaches like Narrative Exposure Therapy to process traumatic memories, Emotionally Focused Therapy to strengthen emotional bonds, and sex therapy techniques such as sensate focus to rebuild intimacy and connection.
You may be carrying experiences that happened years ago but still affect how you feel, relate to others, or understand yourself. Sometimes trauma comes from a single experience. Other times, it develops over years of having to survive, adapt, stay strong, or navigate relationships and environments where you never quite felt safe or understood. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and major life transitions. I have a passion for working with immigrants, refugees, BIPOC clients, and those navigating culture, belonging, and life between different worlds.
You may be carrying experiences that happened years ago but still affect how you feel, relate to others, or understand yourself. Sometimes trauma comes from a single experience. Other times, it develops over years of having to survive, adapt, stay strong, or navigate relationships and environments where you never quite felt safe or understood. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and major life transitions. I have a passion for working with immigrants, refugees, BIPOC clients, and those navigating culture, belonging, and life between different worlds.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Training (LPC-IT) and Substance Use Counselor in Training (SAC-IT). I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where adults can explore their experiences, relationships, identity, and personal growth. I support clients navigating relational trauma, complex family dynamics, substance use and recovery, sexual health, aging and menopause, immigration-related challenges, and cultural adjustment. My approach is rooted in curiosity, openness, and respect for the whole person, helping clients build self-awareness, self-acceptance, healing, and growth.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Training (LPC-IT) and Substance Use Counselor in Training (SAC-IT). I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where adults can explore their experiences, relationships, identity, and personal growth. I support clients navigating relational trauma, complex family dynamics, substance use and recovery, sexual health, aging and menopause, immigration-related challenges, and cultural adjustment. My approach is rooted in curiosity, openness, and respect for the whole person, helping clients build self-awareness, self-acceptance, healing, and growth.
Dr. Beran is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been providing evidence-based psychological care to individuals for the last 17 years. She received her PhD from the nation’s most highly rated clinical psychology program, UCLA, where she gained extensive experience helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, trauma, and grief. A firm believer that academic knowledge is only part of what makes a quality therapist, Dr. Beran combines her in-depth psychological training with warmth, humor, and affection for her clients.
Dr. Beran is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been providing evidence-based psychological care to individuals for the last 17 years. She received her PhD from the nation’s most highly rated clinical psychology program, UCLA, where she gained extensive experience helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, trauma, and grief. A firm believer that academic knowledge is only part of what makes a quality therapist, Dr. Beran combines her in-depth psychological training with warmth, humor, and affection for her clients.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a specialization in anxiety disorders, including OCD, PTSD, phobias, and social anxiety. My mission is to offer compassionate, tailored therapy that addresses each person’s unique needs, helping them achieve meaningful growth and healing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a specialization in anxiety disorders, including OCD, PTSD, phobias, and social anxiety. My mission is to offer compassionate, tailored therapy that addresses each person’s unique needs, helping them achieve meaningful growth and healing.
Are you a father feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or depression? Maybe you’re carrying the weight of work, family, and life’s expectations while struggling to find your way forward. I specialize in helping men and fathers navigate anxiety, depression, divorce, complex co-parenting, and life transitions. Using evidence-based, proactive, solution-focused therapy, I offer a practical “playbook” approach to help you reduce burnout, regain balance, and move toward greater confidence and mastery of inner and external conflicts, leading to a life of fulfillment.
Are you a father feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or depression? Maybe you’re carrying the weight of work, family, and life’s expectations while struggling to find your way forward. I specialize in helping men and fathers navigate anxiety, depression, divorce, complex co-parenting, and life transitions. Using evidence-based, proactive, solution-focused therapy, I offer a practical “playbook” approach to help you reduce burnout, regain balance, and move toward greater confidence and mastery of inner and external conflicts, leading to a life of fulfillment.
Gladden: Therapy & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ICS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My favorite question to ask is, ‘Is that okay with you?’, because this is your life, and you get the ability to dictate how it should look. Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage and finding a therapist who is the right fit for you can seem overwhelming. Congratulations on taking that first step.
My favorite question to ask is, ‘Is that okay with you?’, because this is your life, and you get the ability to dictate how it should look. Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage and finding a therapist who is the right fit for you can seem overwhelming. Congratulations on taking that first step.
I provide compassionate, culturally informed therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients, those who have experienced trauma and those impacted by the immigration experience I offer a safe and affirming space to explore identity, build resilience, and heal. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's unique story—whether you're seeking clarity, connection, or simply someone to walk alongside you, I'm here to help. I believe that healing happens in the context of safety, trust, and connection.
I provide compassionate, culturally informed therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients, those who have experienced trauma and those impacted by the immigration experience I offer a safe and affirming space to explore identity, build resilience, and heal. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's unique story—whether you're seeking clarity, connection, or simply someone to walk alongside you, I'm here to help. I believe that healing happens in the context of safety, trust, and connection.
Healing looks different for everyone. I work with women who are navigating the effects of trauma, abuse, loss, difficult relationships, life transitions, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients have spent years caring for others while quietly carrying burdens of their own. They aren't looking to be "fixed"—they're looking for a place where they can finally feel seen, understood, and supported.
Clients are often drawn to my practice because I take time to understand the whole person, not just the problem that brought them to therapy. While my work is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy and informed by a tr
Healing looks different for everyone. I work with women who are navigating the effects of trauma, abuse, loss, difficult relationships, life transitions, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients have spent years caring for others while quietly carrying burdens of their own. They aren't looking to be "fixed"—they're looking for a place where they can finally feel seen, understood, and supported.
Clients are often drawn to my practice because I take time to understand the whole person, not just the problem that brought them to therapy. While my work is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy and informed by a tr
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I help my clients process in a non-judgmental, supportive and trusting environment which can oftentimes be a powerful catalyst for healing, and for bringing about meaningful change.
I help my clients process in a non-judgmental, supportive and trusting environment which can oftentimes be a powerful catalyst for healing, and for bringing about meaningful change.
Immediate Appointments Available Visit www.mindbodyspiritprogram.com. We treat each client with the the respect and compassion they deserve. We work as a team to help each client accomplish their goals, fulfill their potential and live their best life. Each client has rheir own story and we collaboratively design a plan to accomplish success. We believe that providing a ZERO judgement zone is crucial. We will be your guide, mentor, and biggest cheerleader. Together we will accomplish your goals so you can live the life you were meant to live
Immediate Appointments Available Visit www.mindbodyspiritprogram.com. We treat each client with the the respect and compassion they deserve. We work as a team to help each client accomplish their goals, fulfill their potential and live their best life. Each client has rheir own story and we collaboratively design a plan to accomplish success. We believe that providing a ZERO judgement zone is crucial. We will be your guide, mentor, and biggest cheerleader. Together we will accomplish your goals so you can live the life you were meant to live
Life can get heavy. Between the roles you play and the things you hold inside, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself in the process. You might be tired of holding it all together, or just ready to stop pretending everything’s fine. I believe we all have an innate capacity to heal, and sometimes we just need a space that helps us find our way back to it. My role is to offer that space: one where you can slow down, breathe, and start making sense of what’s been weighing on you, at a pace that feels right for you. My goal isn’t to “fix” anything about you; it’s to help you see yourself beyond the struggle and remember your own strength.
Life can get heavy. Between the roles you play and the things you hold inside, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself in the process. You might be tired of holding it all together, or just ready to stop pretending everything’s fine. I believe we all have an innate capacity to heal, and sometimes we just need a space that helps us find our way back to it. My role is to offer that space: one where you can slow down, breathe, and start making sense of what’s been weighing on you, at a pace that feels right for you. My goal isn’t to “fix” anything about you; it’s to help you see yourself beyond the struggle and remember your own strength.
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I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, specializing in mental health. I have experience providing individual, family, and group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds who are navigating life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Yoga Therapy, EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Experience.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, specializing in mental health. I have experience providing individual, family, and group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds who are navigating life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Yoga Therapy, EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Experience.
Ready to stop feeling stuck? I help adults navigate stress and anxiety to find change that sticks. You might be navigating a major life transition, feeling worn down by constant anxiety, or simply stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Whether you’re a professional facing burnout or an individual trying to reclaim your sense of joy, you don’t need a distant expert—you need a partner who offers support that feels real.
Ready to stop feeling stuck? I help adults navigate stress and anxiety to find change that sticks. You might be navigating a major life transition, feeling worn down by constant anxiety, or simply stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Whether you’re a professional facing burnout or an individual trying to reclaim your sense of joy, you don’t need a distant expert—you need a partner who offers support that feels real.
Bobby Walker, Therapist & Certified Sex Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53703
Most of my clients would identify as one or some of the following: people pleaser, high-achiever, highly-anxious, perfectionist, over-thinker. If this describes you, I’d love to help. My approach focuses on tuning into your innermost thoughts & feelings and your past to help you 1) understand yourself on a newer & deeper level 2) detangle & clarify your experiences, 3) change the way you respond to difficult circumstances, and 4) resolve long standing issues that sabotage your life & relationships. And as a Certified Sex Therapist, I treat a myriad of sexual concerns (erectile dysfunction, performance anxiety, pain, low desire etc.)
Most of my clients would identify as one or some of the following: people pleaser, high-achiever, highly-anxious, perfectionist, over-thinker. If this describes you, I’d love to help. My approach focuses on tuning into your innermost thoughts & feelings and your past to help you 1) understand yourself on a newer & deeper level 2) detangle & clarify your experiences, 3) change the way you respond to difficult circumstances, and 4) resolve long standing issues that sabotage your life & relationships. And as a Certified Sex Therapist, I treat a myriad of sexual concerns (erectile dysfunction, performance anxiety, pain, low desire etc.)
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FAQ - About Muslim Counseling
What can a Muslim therapist help with?
Muslim therapists can help you with the same range of mental health concerns that any qualified therapist can, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and family conflict. They can support you in developing coping skills, communication strategies, and improving self-esteem. If you are Muslim, seeing a therapist who personally identifies as Muslim may be especially helpful when your mental health concerns intersect with your faith, culture, or identity. Topics that may be especially relevant to discuss with a therapist who shares your background include navigating discrimination, family expectations, gender norms, marriage expectations, religious questioning, or feeling disconnected from your faith or community.
Why might faith context matter in therapy for Muslim clients?
A therapist who understands Islamic beliefs may be better able to recognize how spirituality and religious observance affect your life. In some cases, a therapist may directly incorporate faith into therapy, which may be described as Islamic counseling, and is used alongside other types of mental health support. A shared faith context may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance since you may find more trust with a therapist who understands your background. At the same time, you and your therapist do not need to share the same faith or cultural background to work together effectively. Many therapists who are not Muslim can still provide culturally responsive care if they approach your beliefs, practices, and experiences with respect and humility, rather than making assumptions or dismissing the role of faith or culture.
How can a Muslim therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
A Muslim therapist can support couples counseling, family therapy, and marriage counseling for concerns such as communication challenges, conflict, parenting, intimacy, life transitions, and extended family stress. For example, Muslim marriage counseling may help a couple navigate disagreements about religious practices or managing expectations from extended family. For Muslim couples or families, therapy may include discussion of how Islamic values or community norms shape relationships. Therapy may be especially helpful when partners or family members have different expectations around marriage, gender roles, parenting, caregiving, or religious practice. Depending on your preferences, a Muslim therapist may incorporate faith-informed discussion alongside traditional therapy approaches, such as communication skills, emotional regulation strategies, and conflict-resolution techniques.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Muslim clients?
If faith or cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Muslim clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask questions such as, “Have you worked with Muslim clients before?” or “How do you approach conversations about faith in therapy?” If a specific branch or tradition of Islam is important to you, you may also ask whether they have experience with your specific community, such as Sunni, Shia, or another Muslim community. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Muslim therapists?
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.