Mudar Ismail

Do you feel like you have to “keep going” and “ignore it”? Do you beat yourself up for every little mistake or feel like you’re living by rules you never wrote or agreed to? I can help.

My name is Mudar, and I am a nationally-certified licensed professional counselor. I am experienced in helping people with issues related to self-esteem, boundary-setting, career/life changes, anger, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I offer virtual sessions and use approaches tailored to your therapy goals, including EMDR, IFS, ACT, and DBT skills.

I prioritize your emotional safety and autonomy above all else. Not everyone is ready to talk about the "big" stuff, and that's ok. I never push people to talk about things when they don't feel ready. At times, I may gently challenge recurring patterns that seem to be working against you. Other times, I may suggest a skill to help you manage intense emotions. If you feel ready to dive deep into your trauma, I'm ready to dive in with you. You control what we focus on in session, and we will focus on what matters most to you.

During our first session, I will invite you to share the concerns that brought you to therapy and what you hope will be different in your life after completing therapy. Before our first session, I will send you a few assessments to complete to give me a more standardized view of any symptoms you may be experiencing. From all of this information, we will co-create a realistic therapy plan that is achievable and relevant to what matters most to you. If you are ready to take the next step, reach out for a brief conversation about your concerns and how I can help.