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Salma Ashour

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! I’m Salma Ashour, a licensed Therapist, and I am passionate about creating a compassionate and empowering space for healing and growth. My approach is rooted in being trauma-informed, culturally competent, and person-centered - I strive to honor your unique experiences, values, and identity as we work together toward your goals. I integrate evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness to help you gain insight, develop effective coping skills and foster resilience. With a deep commitment to inclusivity and understanding, I prioritize cultural humility and respect in my practice.

My approach to therapy

I recognize the influence of systemic factors and societal pressures on mental health and am dedicated to providing an affirming environment where all individuals—regardless of background, identity or life experience—feel seen, heard, and valued. My particular areas of focus include addressing generational trauma and the unique challenges faced as a resul

What you can expect from me

Healing is a collaborative process, and I believe that you are the expert on your life. My role is to offer guidance, support, and tools to help you navigate challenges and discover new possibilities. If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d be honored to support you on your journey. Let’s work together to cultivate hope, connection, and change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Brooklyn College of the City University of Ny, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at City College of New York CCNY
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy, Humanistic, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Arabic