A space that Honors Your beliefs and Values
Culturally conscious therapy for Children of Immigrants and American Muslims in Maryland
Salaam, I’m Fatima!
My background
As a South Asian Muslim woman and eldest daughter of immigrants, I share your cultural and religious vocabulary so that you spend less time educating me about your beliefs and traditions, and more time focusing on your growth and healing. I support my clients through the challenges of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, people pleasing, and perfectionism.
My Approach
As a therapist, I integrate faith-based counseling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed therapy, and Mindfulness practices. If you are someone who draws strength from your faith, you’ll be happy to find that my counseling approach ensures that your healing journey is holistic and implements techniques that feel true to your unique identity as a Muslim.
Therapy Services
Anxiety
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to manage your worry? Is your stress impacting your ability to function well on a day to day basis? Maybe well-meaning advice like “just pray more” leaves you feeling even more isolated—like your anxiety is a sign of weak faith. The truth is, emotional healing is an essential part of your spiritual journey, and you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll create a plan to help you manage your stress and anxiety while staying grounded in your spiritual values. Learn more.
Depression
If you’re carrying the heavy weight of sadness, exhaustion, or feeling disconnected from the world around you, you’re not alone. Depression can make even the simplest things feel overwhelming. You might wonder, “Why do I feel like this?” or “Will I ever feel like myself again?”. Through therapy, you can find better ways to understand and manage your emotions and live a more joyous life. Let's work collaboratively to untangle the threads of depression, uncovering resilience, hope, and the path to a brighter tomorrow. Learn more
Relationship Issues
Whether it’s with parents, partners, friends, or colleagues, relationships shape so much of our emotional well-being. But when boundaries are blurred, communication breaks down, or people-pleasing takes over, relationships can be overwhelming and leave you feeling emotionally exhausted. In therapy, we’ll explore the patterns that keep showing up in your relationships and help you understand where they come from. You’ll learn how to set boundaries that feel authentic to who you are and aligned with your values as a Muslim, communicate your needs with confidence, and build healthier, more fulfilling connections—without losing yourself in the process. Learn more
Navigating Life Transitions
Change is one of the hardest things for us as humans to navigate. Even exciting transitions—like getting married or starting a new job—can bring up unexpected feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, or overwhelm. Other changes, like the loss of a loved one, moving to a new place, or going through a divorce, can leave you feeling ungrounded and unsure of what comes next.
These emotions aren’t a sign of weakness—they’re a natural response to something new and unfamiliar. Therapy can help you process these feelings, find your footing, and move through this season with compassion and strength. Together, we’ll explore what’s coming up for you and create a plan to help you cope, guided by your values and rooted in your faith. You don’t have to do this alone.
Creating a plan that works for you
Through virtual individual counseling sessions, we can work together to understand the challenges you’re dealing with, explore why you are feeling the way you are feeling, and incorporate the tools and techniques needed to help you find peace and live as your best self.