Wellness Through Counseling
Salma Abugideiri, LPC
I have been practicing as a counselor since 1995, 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.
I use a strength-based approach that combines my knowledge and experience working with a variety of counseling models. I prefer to focus on each person's strengths and capacity to find solutions that fit each unique situation.
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. My primary counseling areas include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, multicultural issues, adjustment issues, and relationship issues.
I have had various volunteer assignments with different agencies such as IRC working closely with refugees. As an immigrant, I strongly believe in addressing socioeconomic and multicultural factors. I provide counseling in English and Persian.
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Sara Aly, CBIS, LCSW
My clients describe me as a warm and compassionate therapist who uses humor and genuine interactions in her practice. My priority is to provide a validating, non-judgmental, and healing space for my clients to feel valued, heard, and empowered.
I like to integrate a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered, Internal Family System (IFS), Positive Psychology, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) in a safe and empathetic space.
I am extremely passionate about empowering people toward healing. I like to help people work towards the best version of themselves and gain independence by pushing past their limitations.
Fatima Mirza, Ph.D., LCSW
I enjoy working with clients who are looking for meaning and healing in their lives. This means that I endeavor to get a sense of your worldview and your goals and then work with you to build a life that gives you joy. I have experience working with adult survivors of direct and indirect trauma (relational, emotional, physical, sexual, spiritual, and racial) from a variety of backgrounds and religious traditions.
I enjoy supporting moms of young children, older teens (16+), young adults, members of the clergy, and families of clergy members. I use a variety of theoretical orientations, pulling heavily from attachment theories, body-based interventions, art methods, and action methods.
Hufsa Nisar, Clinical Social Worker Intern
I specialize in trauma-informed care and have worked with diverse populations, including individuals facing homelessness and refugees. My services focus on addressing trauma, emotional distress, and related challenges, with an emphasis on creating supportive and healing environments.
Rukhsar Chhipa, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
I aim to use a systematic approach to therapy with individuals, couples, and families. This holistic approach considers the individual within the broader context of their relationships, helping to address the root causes of problems by exploring how interactions within our systems influence and shape our unique experiences and challenges. Everyone is different; therefore, I believe in taking an integrative, client-centered approach that focuses on the client’s strengths to meet therapy goals. I take an integrative approach to therapy depending on the client and their specific needs. Still, I am inclined toward using CBT, strengths-based therapy, narrative therapy, structural therapy, and Gottman methods. Overall, I provide a judgment-free, safe environment for my clients where, together, we can work toward growth and healing!
Tori Belanger
I have worked in healthcare for over twenty years, supporting busy physicians and clinicians of all kinds! I love helping solve problems and do not give up until I've found a solution.
As the Care Coordinator here at Wellness Through Counseling, I will be your first point of contact! I wear many hats and will be here to ensure you are matched with the best fit therapist for your needs.
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Individual
Psychotherapy
Individual counseling is a joint process between you and your therapist in which you work together to inspire change and improve the quality of your life.
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Marriage
Counseling
Under the guidance of your therapist, marriage counseling provides a safe space for couples to explore challenges and achieve harmony in their relationship.
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Family
Therapy
Many issues can affect the health of the entire family. Family therapy promotes collaboration among family members to solve the issues of one or more individuals.
Why Counseling?
Even the most competent people can experience life challenges that make them feel overwhelmed sometimes.
Counseling provides a safe, professional, non-judgmental environment that allows many people to find solutions to the problems they are experiencing.
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Process Difficult Experiences
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Identify & Understand Root Problems
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Create a Plan for Personal Growth
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Improve Relationships & Quality of Life
Learn Effective Skills & Coping Strategies
CONTACT US
Please, click on the link below to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation for us to learn more about you and to see if we are a good fit for your needs.
During our call, we can address any questions you may have and help you get started.
We look forward to connecting with you soon!