Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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If you are someone who identifies as BIPOC or South Asian, you may have been taught that struggling in silence is strength and that mental health is something kept behind closed doors. But you're here, which tells me you're ready for something different. Whether you're carrying trauma, grief, anxiety, or the quiet exhaustion of living between two cultures, you deserve a therapist who does not require a cultural decoder to understand your world. I strive to create a safe space for clients to navigate the complexities of life and provide an opportunity for their voice to be recognized.
I am a Columbia-trained LCSW, South Asian Muslim woman, and fluent speaker of Bangla, Urdu, Hindi, and English. I utilize evidence-based approaches including CBT, Trauma-Focused CPT, MBCT, and Narrative Therapy, grounded in cultural humility. Faith integration is available for clients who request it.
If you are an adult or adolescent in need of therapy, please feel free to contact me. Email is preferred! Let's cultivate what is already in you and bring forth healing.
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Finances
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 29581 Zahanara Aktar
- Attended Columbia School of Social Work , Masters of Science/Advanced Clinical , Graduated 2022
- License: LMSW NY State 117438 117438
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Faith
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Mixed Race ,
South Asian
I also speak
Bangla(Sylehti/Shuddo) ,
Hindi ,
Spanish (conversational) ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Mixed Race ,
South Asian
I also speak
Bangla(Sylehti/Shuddo) ,
Hindi ,
Spanish (conversational) ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Grief Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Additional Location
Waldorf, MD 20602
Nearby Areas
Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW