Ayeshah Ovalle Mahmood

My name is Ayeshah Ovalle Mahmood. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a multidisciplinary academic background that includes graduate degrees in Clinical Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and Counselor Education. My professional experience spans clinical therapy, teaching, research, and community-based work, with clinical services provided across both home-based and traditional clinical settings.

My areas of clinical focus include trauma and PTSD, high-functioning anxiety/perfectionism, executive burnout, work-life balance, relationship concerns, grief and bereavement, life transitions, workplace stressors, and the unique experiences of military veterans and immigrants. I also have a strong interest in cultural diversity and the ways culture, identity, work, relationships, and life circumstances can shape emotional and psychological well-being.

My approach to counseling is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I draw from Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Gestalt Therapy, integrating approaches based on each client’s needs, goals, and personal experiences.

I believe that therapy can provide a supportive space to better understand oneself, process difficult experiences, develop healthier ways of coping, and move toward greater self-awareness and meaningful change. My goal is to meet each person with respect, empathy, and cultural humility while helping them navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, clarity, and resilience.