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Stuck. Frustrated. Exhausted.

The hardships you’ve endured were never meant to be the end of your story, nor a place where you remain stuck. Every trial has been a refinement of the soul—a sharpening of your spirit as it journeys toward its divine destination.

In every struggle, there is a directional compass pointing you toward a purpose only you can fulfill, toward something “special and amazing” prepared specifically for you. We honor the years that felt lost to pain, but we refuse to let them define your future. Instead, we acknowledge them as the soil from which a shining star is born. You did not choose the challenges, but through your values, beliefs, and actions, you choose the trajectory of your healing.

I am constantly moved by the women I meet—women who have walked through fire yet still reach for the pen to write their next chapter. They are reclaiming their narratives, transforming “what happened to them” into “who they are becoming.”

While life offers few guarantees, there is one certainty: Allah (SWT) sees and appreciates your every effort. And when He appreciates, He showers His mercy, love, and tenderness upon you. Can you imagine the shift in your soul when you take those first few steps, knowing that as you walk toward Him, He runs toward you?

You are far from alone. With compassionate guidance, the right tools, and a sacred space that honors your faith, we will walk this path together.

How I Can Help

Healing is not a matter of “just having more Sabr” or “praying harder.” It is about utilizing the tools and intellect Allah (SWT) has provided to untangle the knots in our hearts. We start wherever YOU are and take small, doable steps toward where you’d like to be! 

In our sessions, we translate spiritual and personal aspiration into practical, clinical action:

1. Navigating the Inner Landscape (Trauma & Emotional Parts)

We don’t just “talk about” your pain; we explore the vulnerable parts of your soul—the ones that carry anxiety, anger, or resentment. Using a strengths-based approach, we uncover the “protective messages” behind these feelings. We work to transform these heavy emotions into self-agency, helping you move from a state of survival to a state of peace.

2. Rewiring the Mind (Anxiety, OCD, & Depression)

For those struggling with intrusive thoughts (Waswas), OCD, or the fog of depression, we use evidence-based clinical tools to help you regain control. We focus on:

    • Developing a Healthy Mindset: Moving away from self-defeating cycles.

    • Cognitive Reframing: Aligning your thoughts with the Truth of Allah’s Mercy.

    • Grounding Techniques: Using mindfulness and presence to manage overwhelming moments.

3. The Power of Intentional ‘Being’ vs. ‘Doing’

Many of us are crushed by the weight of unattainable standards and an obsession with outcomes—a root cause of low self-esteem. We combat this by embracing the Prophetic model of moderation.

    • Process over Product: We focus on your Niyyah (intention) and your Juhd (effort).

    • Radical Acceptance: Learning to “be” present in your life rather than constantly “doing” to prove your worth.

    • The Divine Metric: We anchor ourselves in the truth that Allah (SWT) rewards your struggle, not just your success.

4. Crafting Your Aakhirah-Focused Story

Together, we create a personalized plan that balances your current reality with your ideal life. This is where clinical strategy meets spiritual grounding. We don’t just aim for “feeling better”; we aim for a life that you would be proud to have written in your book of deeds—a story of a woman who was intentional, resilient, and deeply connected to her Creator.

 

Surah Al-Insan, Verse 22: "All this is surely a reward for you. Your striving has been appreciated."

Neural-Informed Care

As a neuro-informed therapist, my focus is on calming the “internal alarms” your body receives from the world around you. We work together to shift how your nervous system interprets these signals, moving you out of a state of constant survival and into a state of Sakinah (deep peace).

The brain’s remarkable capacity for neuroplasticity—its ability to forge new pathways and adapt to even the greatest challenges—is a mercy by Divine design. It is a profound truth that many Islamic practices provided by Allah (SWT) align perfectly with these neurological principles, fostering healing and resilience naturally.

A Unified Path to Healing

Rather than viewing your struggle through the lens of a “disorder,” I use a transdiagnostic approach. Many women feel a mix of everything—anxiety, trauma, and low mood. Instead of burdening you with multiple labels, we look at these symptoms as your body’s attempt to protect itself. Together, we transform these ineffective survival patterns into healthy, empowered responses.

Specialized Modalities

Dr. Aisha is a highly trained specialist in trauma and clinical anxiety. She utilizes a sophisticated toolkit of evidence-based therapies to help you reclaim your life and empower a story well written:

    • EMDR & Bilateral Stimulation: To help your brain process and “file away” painful memories that feel stuck in the present.

    • Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP): The gold standard for reclaiming ground from OCD and intrusive thoughts.

    • Writing Exposure & Cognitive Processing (CPT): Tools to help you rewrite the narrative of your past and dismantle “stuck points.”

    • CBT & DBT: Practical skills for regulating intense emotions, fostering a healthy mindset, and navigating daily life with grace.

    • CBT & DBT: Practical skills for regulating intense emotions, fostering a healthy mindset, and navigating daily life with grace

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS): A transformative approach that helps you identify and heal the different “parts” of your inner world—the anxious parts, the angry parts, and the wounded parts—allowing your “Self” (or Fitra) to lead with compassion and clarity.