I have been practicing as a counselor for over 15 years, serving individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. I have experience working in non-profit agencies, as well as in private practice. I also provide supervision, training and consultation.

Education

• Marriage & Family Therapy Certification, Virginia Tech
• MEd, Counseling & Human Development, George Mason University
• BA, Psychology & Near Eastern Languages & Cultures, Indiana University 

Licensure

• VA License #0701003117

Certification

• PREP (PRevention & Relationship Enhancement PRogram)Instructor

Additional Training

•  EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitzation & Reprocessing)
• Imago Therapy (Learn more here)

 Professional Associations

• American Counseling Association 
• EMDR International Association
• Northern Virgina Licensed Professional Counselors (NVLPC)

Publications 

  Abugideiri, S. (2011). “Domestic Violence,” In Ahmed, S. & Amer, M (Eds.), Counseling Muslims: Handbook of Mental Health Issues & Interventions, London: Routledge.

 Abugideiri, S. (2010). "The Peaceful Families Project: Addressing Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities." Journal of Partner Abuse, 1(3), pp. 363-372.

 Abugideiri, S. (2010). Domestic Violence: United States. Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures. www.brillonline.nl/subscriber/uid=2026/title_home?title_id=ewic_ewic

 Abugideiri, S. (2009). “Countering Domestic Violence.” In Islamic Horizons (May/June), pp. 38-44.

  Abugideiri, S. (2008). “Seeking Tranquility.” In Islamic Horizons (July/August), pp. 33-43.

  Abugideiri, S. (2007). Garments for One Another:  Ending Domestic Violence in Muslim Families (study guide to accompany DVD). FaithTrust Institute: Seattle, WA.

  Abugideiri, S. (2007). “Domestic Violence Among Muslims Seeking Mental Health Counseling: A Preliminary Study.” In Change from Within: Diverse Perspectives on Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities. Peaceful Families Project: Great Falls, VA.

  Abugideiri, S. (2005). “Working with Muslim women: Understanding Religious and Cultural Issues.” In Walking Together: Working with Women from Diverse Religious Traditions, ed. J. Anton, pp. 173-191. FaithTrust Institute: Seattle, WA.

  Abugideiri, S. & Alwani, Z. (2003).  What Islam Says about Domestic Violence: A Guide for Helping Muslim Families.  FAITH: Herndon, VA.

  Alkateeb, M. B. & Abugideiri, S. E. (Eds). (2007) Change from Within: Diverse Perspectives on Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities. Peaceful Families Project: Great Falls, VA.

  Baggerly, J. & Abugideiri, S. E. (2010). Grief Counseling for Muslim Preschool & Elementary School Children. Journal of Multicultural Counseling & Development, 38, pp. 112-124.

  Fortune, M., Abugideiri, S. & Dratch, M. (2010). “A Commentary on Religion & Domestic Violence.” In Domestic Violence: Intersectionality and Culturally Competent Practice, eds. L. L. Lockhart & F. S. Danis, pp. 350-374. Columbia University Press.

  Griffith, M.E.& Abugideiri, S. (2002). Conversations with Salma Abugideiri: To Live the Greater Jihad. Family Process, 41. pp. 4-9.