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Safyah Alam

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Professional Credentials & Experience

  • I’m Safyah Alam, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 9 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship conflicts, and personality disorders. I hold a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
  • I’m deeply committed to providing a kind, patient, and understanding presence, honoring your cultural, religious, and racial identities.

Why We’ll Work Well Together

  • I’m passionate about social justice and challenging cultural and gender norms, empowering you to be your authentic self without compromising your core values.
  • Together, we’ll create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can lower your walls and share your story with honesty and openness.

My approach to therapy

My approach blends humanistic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques like ACT and MBCT. I tailor treatment plans to your unique needs, focusing on acceptance, self-compassion, and practical strategies for growth. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, stress, or life transitions, I’m here to help you develop resilience and find balance in your life.

What you can expect from me

What You Can Expect

  • In our sessions, you'll find a warm, welcoming environment where we’ll work collaboratively to set a schedule that fits your life, whether weekly or bi-weekly, in person or online.
  • I regularly check in to ensure you feel supported and are making progress, and I’m always open to your feedback so we can adjust your treatment as needed.
  • My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered as you embark on your healing journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    South Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Warm, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of Houston-Clear Lake
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Urdu, Hindi