Find a therapist in Orchard Park, NY — covered by insurance

Find a therapist in Orchard Park, NY — covered by insurance

I received my undergraduate degree from Brown. I transitioned into psychiatry from inpatient pulmonary and cardiac medicine as an ICU nurse for nearly a decade. Whether in my office, or in the ICU at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I place primacy in human dignity, and it is the lens through which I view every patient-provider partnership.

specialize in working with children and adolescents that have gone through anything that the child perceives to be big, scary, or confusing. I have worked oversees with refugees and low-income families and pride myself on being a bilingual Arabic speaking therapist. I primarily focus on utilizing play therapy, while integrating trauma treatments such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

I have experience and focus on working with individuals who are experiencing distressing memories, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, anger, co-occurring disorders, self-esteem and life adjustments. I work with adults 18+.

have worked in the counseling field for 14 years. I am experienced in treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. I also have experience counseling adolescents and families. I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and behavioral problems. I understand every individual is different and requires an individualized treatment approach.

As a therapist who has worked with individuals of all ages over the past 11 years, the majority of my experiences have been within intensive settings treating youth with anxiety, PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, family conflict, anger management, and emotional dysregulation.

My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, substance use, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders, mood disorders, and life adjustments. I am trained in multiple evidenced based modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been working in the field for over 20 years. I am passionate about helping people to work through their struggles and reach their goals.

My approach to therapy is person-centered, strengths-based and trauma-informed. That means that I work to help each person maximize strengths to overcome challenges and create the life they want. I enjoy creating a safe, comfortable environment where people can feel empowered to learn and grow. Past experiences working in the arts and in education helped me build capacities to be flexible, to be an active listener, and to be present and curious with each client.

I am a person-centered counselor first, you know yourself best and I'm grateful for the opportunity to guide you in your healing journey. I have experience helping clients cope with stressors, mood disorders, and addiction. Grief, self-esteem, relationship issues, abuse, and spirituality are some of my speciality areas.

I obtained my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019 from Niagara University. I have been working in the counseling field since 2019 with clients ages 10-45. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma.