Salam! We’re so glad you’ve made your way to our profile. Wondering if we are a good fit for you in a sea of therapists? Our passion is help the Muslim woman who has known for a while that she needs a shift and change in her life but has felt lost about where to go for guidance and support. You may feel disconnected from the mosque and find that non-Muslim therapists don’t quite understand you. Our approach is heart centred, evidence-based, culturally humble, trauma informed and anti-colonial. We are not only experts, but we also bring in our own lived experiences, having been through our own personal challenges and battles. We don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach in sessions. We meet with clients one-on-one, complete a thorough assessment and use an integrated approach to support clients. We draw from different models based on their helpfulness to the client (ie. Narrative, EFT, SFT, Solution Focused, CBT, DBT, etc). We also recognize that while talk therapy models are powerful tools in session, there are limitations to how far talk therapy can take us. For this reason, we draw from somatic (body based) techniques. This includes tuning into the body and working with the brain and nervous system. This is especially important when clients have experienced trauma, as more and more research shows that trauma is stored in the body. Models such as EMDR and IFS, as well as other somatic techniques, can help us to achieve long-lasting success in therapy. Optional – Clients can request Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (please see our website for detail). Incorporating faith into sessions requires permission from the client and also great wisdom on the part of the therapist – especially in the case that client has experienced spiritual trauma. To see if any of our therapists are a good match, we encourage you to connect with us through a free consultation.