Dina Zalami

Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. For the past 15 years, I’ve worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, disordered eating, substance use, identity and cultural concerns, and moments of feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves.

My approach is integrative and tailored to each person’s unique needs. I draw from psychodynamic, attachment-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), humanistic, and mindfulness-based approaches, balancing insight-oriented exploration with practical tools that support meaningful, lasting change. I believe our symptoms often serve a purpose, and together we’ll approach them with curiosity and compassion to better understand what they’re communicating rather than simply trying to eliminate them.

Having lived and worked internationally, I bring a culturally responsive perspective to therapy and understand how culture, identity, family, and life experiences shape the way we relate to ourselves and others. Whether you’re working through a specific challenge or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’ll meet you with warmth, authenticity, and collaboration.

I earned my master’s degree in Counseling and Development from George Mason University in 2011 and have been practicing psychotherapy ever since. I provide therapy in English, Arabic, and French.

I believe therapy should be tailored to each individual’s unique needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. I integrate psychodynamic, attachment-based, humanistic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients better understand themselves while also developing practical skills for managing life’s challenges.

I view symptoms with curiosity rather than judgment, believing they often serve an important purpose. Together, we’ll explore the underlying patterns contributing to your distress while building effective coping strategies that align with your values and support lasting change. My goal is to create a collaborative, compassionate space where you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. I’ll invite you to share what brings you to therapy, learn about your personal history, and explore your goals and hopes for treatment. You’re welcome to ask me questions as well—finding the right therapeutic fit is important.

By the end of the session, we’ll begin developing a shared understanding of your concerns and discuss a treatment plan that feels supportive and meaningful. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and with a clearer sense of how we can work together.