Providers

Taqwa Abdallah

Taqwa Abdallah is a Resident in Counseling under the supervision of Sharon Watson. I am passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds to experience growth in their lives and achieve their highest potential.

Salma Abugideiri, LPC

Salma Elkadi Abugideiri is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in McLean, VA. She received her master’s degree in counseling from George Mason University, and completed a post-master’s certification program in marriage and family therapy at Virginia Tech. She provides counseling to…

Rafee Al-Mansur, LMFT

Rafee Al-Mansur is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in McLean, Virginia. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University, and his Master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland. 

Sara Aly, CBIS, LCSW

My clients describe me as a warm and compassionate therapist who uses humor and genuine interactions in her practice. 

Najwa Awad LCSW-C

Najwa Awad, LCSW-C is a licensed clinical social worker who offers therapy services to individuals, couples and families in Maryland and online.

Malahat Baig-Amin LCSW, LICSW

Malahat Baig-Amin is a psychotherapist licensed in VA and the District of Columbia. She received her master’s degree in social work & international social welfare from Columbia University in New York. Her post-graduate work has involved both national and international experiences. In the US, she…

Natasha Deen, LCPC, NCC

Our culture, identities, experiences of marginalization, and familial roles impact how we navigate the world and can make living authentically complex.

Mariana Nabila Evans, Intern

As a final year graduate student at Palo Alto University, I am completing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling while working towards LCPC licensure in Maryland.

Masumeh Farchtchi, LMFT

I believe the stories we tell about ourselves are powerful. My job is to support persons in the amazing process of authoring themselves. I use strengths-based approaches to individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Relationships are a focus of my work, especially romantic relationships, parent-child and sibling relationships.

Sara Fodil-Cherif, Resident Counselor

I am a trauma-informed resident therapist in Northern Virginia and I specialize in trauma, PTSD, abuse and mood disorders. I work with adults, youth and families …

Zainab Jackson MS, NCC, LCPC

Zainab Jackson, MS, NCC, LCPC, LPC is a licensed psychotherapist in the DC metropolitan area. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Johns Hopkins University.

Ayesha Kazmi LCSW

Ayesha Kazmi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Vienna, Virginia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Family Studies from the University of Maryland College Park and her Master of Social Work from Howard University.  

Namika Mahmoodi LCPC, NCC

Namika Zaman Mahmoodi is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) in the state of Maryland. She graduated in 2014 from Johns Hopkins University with a Masters in Science in Counseling, completing her Post-Masters coursework for licensure in 2016. 

Raisa A. Manejwala Psy. D.

I am a licensed psychologist in the State of Maryland. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland. I also earned a Doctor of Psychology degree from La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Fatima Mirza, PhD, LCSW

Fatima works with Muslim communities and the wider community to help them better meet the needs of young Muslims and their families.  She focuses on improving relationships, educating about mental health and social issues, and organizing programs that address both individual and community concerns….

Sabrina N’Daiye PhD, LCSW

Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye is an integrative psychotherapist and founder of the Heart Nest Center for Peace and Healing in Baltimore. There, she lovingly serves women, couples, other healers, and small groups. Her approach to healing is a blend of wisdom, science, and ancient spiritual practices. She is a…

Latif Rasheed, LPC

Latif Rasheed, LPC is an integrative therapist with experience in working with Youth Services Administration (YSA) before beginning his journey into mental health treatment. He has also served in the role as a Senior Family Counselor at the DC Rape Crisis. Lateef has many specialities that he has trained with including Reiki, EMDR, Ericksonian Hypnosis, Mediation and much more.

Ameedah Rashid, MSW

Ameedah Rashid, MA, MSW, LCSW, LISW, CCT-S is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is also a Clinically Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist and a Certified Life Coach. She has 34 years of experience working with individuals, children, families, couples, trauma cases, and sexual assault victims.

Tabassum Rehman, LCSW

Tabassum Rehman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) in the state of Maryland. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from the…

Seema Sahin, MS

Seema S. Sahin is a Registered Psychology Associate practicing under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist. She provides individual counseling as well as psychoeducational assessments and psychodiagnostic evaluations for both children and adults. 

Shafinah Samsudin LPC

Shafinah Samsudin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in individual and family therapy. She is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) and a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP). She is also certified in Eye Movements Desensitization and Reprocessing.

Salwa Shan LGMFT

I enjoy working with couples and families of all backgrounds, who are wanting to better connect with one another and improve communication amongst themselves. I see clients in Maryland.

Valia Shoja, MA

I take a collaborative and integrative approach in assisting clients in personal healing and transformation. We will work together to understand your life journey, process complex feelings, and develop skills needed in order to break negative patterns and habits. 

Sumayyah Taufique LCSW

Sumayyah Taufique received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She is an active part of the local Muslim community and was a middle and high school teacher for four years prior to pursuing her masters. 

Nausheen Yunas LCP, PsyD

Dr. Yunas is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Woodbridge, Virginia.  She completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Mason University and her doctorate from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.

Musarat Yusufali, LCSW

Salam Alaikum. I’m a Relationship and Trauma Healer. I work with women and couples who want to transform their lives, and are buried under troubled pasts and hurting hearts. If you’re ready for some transformation and healing work, click below to learn more about me: