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Zamzam Abukar

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

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Available both in-person and online
Carrollton, TX 75007
You might look like you have it together on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted — especially when you're also carrying family expectations, cultural pressures, or your own high standards for yourself. Maybe anxiety follows you quietly. Maybe relationships feel heavy. Maybe you're trying to balance faith, culture, family expectations, and your own growth. You don't just want coping skills — you want clarity, steadiness, and real change.
In our work together, I pay attention to the patterns underneath the symptoms. I use a relational, trauma-informed approach that integrates attachment work, somatic awareness, and practical DBT skills. I’ll help you regulate emotions, understand yourself more deeply, and build healthier, more secure relationships.
You don’t have to keep carrying everything alone. Therapy with me is steady, collaborative, and gently direct. We’ll move at a pace that feels safe and grounded for you. If this resonates, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Call or Zamzam Abukar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (940) 350-3169

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Qalam Counseling

Carrollton, TX 75007

(940) 350-3169
My website
Now accepting new clients Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Afternoon & evening availability. My office is in Carrolton TX
I specialize in Anxiety, Women's Issues and Relationship Issues 
$170 Per Session  
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (940) 350-3169
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Qalam Counseling

Carrollton, TX 75007

(940) 350-3169
My website
Now accepting new clients Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Afternoon & evening availability. My office is in Carrolton TX
I specialize in Anxiety, Women's Issues and Relationship Issues 
$170 Per Session  
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle
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I am out-of-network with insurance. I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Zamzam Abukar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (940) 350-3169
"
I am out-of-network with insurance. I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Zamzam Abukar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (940) 350-3169

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 93028 Zamzam M Abukar
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended Lincoln Memorial University, Master of Education in Counseling, Graduated 2016
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With a Master's in Counseling and licensure in Texas, I work with adults, teens, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the push-pull between closeness and autonomy. I bring sensitivity to clients balancing cultural identity and family expectations.
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Zamzam Abukar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (940) 350-3169
"
With a Master's in Counseling and licensure in Texas, I work with adults, teens, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the push-pull between closeness and autonomy. I bring sensitivity to clients balancing cultural identity and family expectations.
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Zamzam Abukar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (940) 350-3169

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Women's Issues
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Teen Violence
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Anxiety and relationship struggles rarely show up alone — they're often tangled with self-worth, family dynamics, or unspoken cultural pressure. We'll untangle what's yours to carry and what isn't, building confidence and steadier relationships along the way.
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Zamzam Abukar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (940) 350-3169
"
Anxiety and relationship struggles rarely show up alone — they're often tangled with self-worth, family dynamics, or unspoken cultural pressure. We'll untangle what's yours to carry and what isn't, building confidence and steadier relationships along the way.
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Zamzam Abukar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (940) 350-3169

Endorsement

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As a colleague, I deeply admire Zamzam's dedication to ethical care, and cultural responsiveness. She balances empathy with gentle direction and sustainable progress.. Her ability to foster an embodied healing makes her an invaluable asset to the field.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

I also speak

Somali

Religion

Muslim

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

I also speak

Somali

Religion

Muslim

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
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Sessions blend CBT and DBT tools with attachment-based and somatic work, adjusted to fit you rather than a script. Expect a relational, trauma-informed space — direct but gentle, practical but never rushed.
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Zamzam Abukar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (940) 350-3169
"
Sessions blend CBT and DBT tools with attachment-based and somatic work, adjusted to fit you rather than a script. Expect a relational, trauma-informed space — direct but gentle, practical but never rushed.
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Zamzam Abukar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (940) 350-3169

Location

Primary Location

Qalam Counseling

Carrollton, TX 75007

(940) 350-3169
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Now accepting new clients Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Afternoon & evening availability. My office is in Carrolton TX
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Zamzam Abukar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (940) 350-3169
"
Now accepting new clients Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Afternoon & evening availability. My office is in Carrolton TX
Photo of Zamzam Abukar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Zamzam Abukar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (940) 350-3169