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Nassiba Cherif

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

With a deep commitment to healing and empowerment, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate counseling to culturally, spiritually, and linguistically diverse communities. My experience includes therapy in educational settings and mental health organizations, supporting survivors of crime and domestic violence, immigrants and refugees, and individuals from the South West Asian North African (SWANA) region, helping them navigate trauma, resilience, and transformation.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is holistic, integrative, and is rooted in the belief that true healing comes from honoring the past, living mindfully in the present, and creating hope for the future. Whether you are processing trauma, seeking self-discovery, or striving for emotional balance, my goal is to guide you toward finding your inner peace.

What you can expect from me

In our work together, you’ll cultivate a deeper awareness of your innate strengths and uncover transformative perspectives from your life’s journey. My aim is to help you reconnect with your core values and build an unshakable foundation for growth. Every experience—your challenges and your triumphs—will be honored, helping you reframe them into sources of wisdom and resilience.

Therapy is more than healing; it’s about reclaiming your power, living authentically, and moving forward with clarity and purpose.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at California State University, Sacramento
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Brief Dynamic, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Structural Family, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavior Management, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, French, Arabic