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Wellness Through Counseling
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Spiritually Integrated Therapy: Bringing Faith and Healing Together
Spiritually integrated therapy weaves faith and healing together by bringing your values, worldview, and spiritual practices into the counseling process. For many, it provides clarity, resilience, and meaning while helping navigate inner conflicts. At Wellness Through Counseling, we follow your lead, whether that means exploring sacred texts, reflecting on spiritual struggles, or simply honoring your connection to something greater, so therapy feels safe, supportive, and deep

Fatima Mirza, PhD, LCSW
Oct 14 min read


Why Mental Health Awareness Needs Balance: Moving Beyond Labels and Diagnoses
Mental health awareness is growing, and that’s a good thing. But in our rush to understand ourselves and others, we risk over-labeling natural emotions as disorders. Not every struggle needs a diagnosis. True wellness comes from making space for the full range of human experience, without judgment, and without rushing to define what’s “wrong.” Let’s aim for a balanced approach that honors both professional insight and emotional resilience.

Sara Ahmed Aly, CBIS, MSW, LCSW
Aug 63 min read


Therapy for Intergenerational Trauma: A Path to Healing for Muslim Families
Many Muslim families carry inherited pain from migration, war, and loss; echoes of trauma passed down through generations. Therapy can help break this cycle by offering a compassionate space to heal, reconnect, and grow. At our McLean, VA practice, we offer culturally sensitive support rooted in understanding and faith. Healing is possible for you and generations to come. Schedule a free consultation today.

Amina Seddiq
Jun 43 min read


Celebrating Love
Love is in the quiet moments, the small acts, the connections that make life sweeter—it's in every shape, form, and flavor we encounter.

Sara Ahmed Aly, CBIS, MSW, LCSW
May 72 min read


Managing Mental Health During Ramadan: Tips for a Compassionate and Spiritual Observance
This blog shares tips for navigating fasting, prayer, and mental health challenges to make Ramadan spiritually fulfilling.

Salma Elkadi Abugideiri, LPC
Feb 54 min read


Building Stronger Relationships: A Guide to Effective Communication, Trust, and Boundaries
Effective communication is key to healthy relationships. Learn to foster respect, trust, boundaries, and understanding.

Hufsa Nisar, Clinical Social Worker Intern
Jan 294 min read
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