At-a-Glance

About Dr. Aisha Leighann Chaudhry, PsyD, CCATP

Dr. Aisha Leighann Chaudhry, PsyD, LMHC, LPC, CCATP, is a licensed clinical psychologist, Clinical Director of Manara Counseling, LLC, and a classically trained Aalimah. She specializes in providing online, faith-integrated therapy for Muslim women, offering evidence-based, trauma-informed care that honors Islamic values. Dr. Aisha is a professionally licensed therapist serving clients across Florida, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Saudi Arabia.

Professional Training & Clinical Specializations

Dr. Aisha Leighann Chaudhry is extensively trained in neural and trauma-informed care, specializing in supporting Muslim women navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and trauma-related disorders.

Using an integrative therapeutic approach, she blends evidence-based psychological modalities with faith-aware spiritual grounding. Dr. Aisha holds a particular clinical specialty in treating OCD and OCD-mimicking cycles (such as spiritual Waswasa) that trap individuals in distressing emotional and behavioral loops.

Professional Qualifications & Credentials

• Doctoral Degree in Psychology (Psy.D.)

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology

• 6-Year Aalimah (Islamic Sciences) Degree

• National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC)

• Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)

• Clinical Supervisor for associates and interns working toward professional licensure.

Cultural Competency

A native Floridian, Dr. Aisha Leighann Chaudhry has a deep, lived understanding of multicultural dynamics. She lived in Lahore, Pakistan for two years and has resided in Saudi Arabia since 2013, traveling frequently between Florida and the Middle East throughout the year.

Her extensive knowledge of Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern history, parenting dynamics, and regional cultural attitudes allows her to provide highly sensitive counseling to immigrant populations. To date, she has successfully supported Muslim women from over a dozen diverse backgrounds, including the United States, Canada, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Morocco, Japan, Australia, Myanmar, South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey, and the Philippines. Her global training includes clinical rotations in a prestigious Joint Commission-accredited hospital in the Middle East.

Advocating Education

For over 20 years, Dr. Aisha Leighann Chaudhry has delivered self-improvement talks, mental health workshops, and seminars for women worldwide. Bridging the gap between spiritual wellness and modern psychotherapy, she has developed and taught specialized courses including Purification of the Heart and Understanding Marriage & Relationships, providing guidance rooted in classical Islamic principles and modern therapeutic insights.For over 20 years, Dr. Aisha has delivered self-improvement talks, mental health workshops, and seminars for women worldwide. Bridging the gap between spiritual wellness and modern psychotherapy, she has developed and taught specialized courses including Purification of the Heart and Understanding Marriage & Relationships, providing guidance rooted in classical Islamic principles and modern therapeutic insights.

Family and Personal Interests

Born and raised in Florida, Dr. Aisha Leighann Chaudhry reverted to Islam in February 2001 during her senior year at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Her personal search for truth and healing led her to the Quran as an infinite source of guidance, light, and profound psychological comfort. Embracing Islam became the transformative milestone of her life, permanently shaping her personal values and her clinical approach to mental health.

Married for over 24 years, alhamdulillah, Dr. Aisha is the mother of five children. Outside of her clinical practice, she is an avid painter and enjoys fishing, jet skiing, parasailing, tree trekking, and playing soccer with her family.