Muslim Female Therapist · Aalimah · Clinical Director
Dr. Aisha Chaudhry
PsyD, LMHC, LPC, NCC, CCATP
Dr. Aisha Leighann Chaudhry is a licensed Muslim female therapist, the Clinical Director of Manara Counseling, LLC, and a classically trained Aalimah (Islamic scholar). She provides online, faith-integrated therapy for Muslim women, adolescent girls and children, and specializes in OCD, religious waswasa (scrupulosity), trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Strong Roots. Clear Vision. A Better Story.
Who Dr. Aisha is and who she serves
Faith and healing, never a choice between them
Dr. Aisha combines evidence-based therapy with Islamic grounding, so clients never have to choose between their faith and their healing. Her work is trauma-informed and neuro-informed: she helps women understand anxiety, intrusive thoughts and low mood as the nervous system trying to protect them, then builds new, healthier patterns.
A particular specialty: OCD & waswasa
Dr. Aisha treats OCD and OCD-like cycles with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and CBT, informed by her training in Islamic sciences, including spiritual waswasa about:
- Purity: tahara, wudu and ghusl
- Prayer: salah and counting rak’ahs
- Faith and belief: iman
- Moral fear: fear of sin or blasphemy
Areas of focus
The clinical tools behind the work
Clinical training and Islamic scholarship
Degrees & certifications
- PsyD in Psychology
- Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- BA in Psychology
- Six-year Aalimah degree in Islamic sciences
- National Certified Counselor (NBCC)
- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
- Florida Qualified Supervisor for registered mental health counselor interns and associates
Rooted in two worlds
Cultural roots
Dr. Aisha was born and raised in Florida. She lived in Lahore, Pakistan, for two years and has lived in Saudi Arabia since 2013, traveling often between Florida and the Middle East. She completed clinical rotations at a Joint Commission–accredited hospital in the Middle East.
Women worldwide
She has worked with Muslim women from more than 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Morocco, Turkey, South Africa, Germany and Australia.
Her knowledge of South Asian and Middle Eastern family dynamics makes her a strong fit for immigrant and bicultural women.
Teaching and education
For over 20 years, Dr. Aisha has taught workshops and courses for women worldwide, bridging classical Islamic scholarship and modern psychotherapy.
Her courses include Purification of the Heart and Understanding Marriage & Relationships.
Personal
Dr. Aisha embraced Islam in February 2001 during her senior year at the University of Central Florida. The Quran became her source of guidance, light and comfort, and it shapes both her values and her clinical approach.
She has been married for over 24 years, alhamdulillah, and is the mother of five. She enjoys painting, fishing, jet skiing, parasailing, tree trekking and playing soccer with her family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Aisha Chaudhry a Muslim female therapist?
Yes. Dr. Aisha Chaudhry, PsyD, LMHC, LPC, is a Muslim female therapist and Aalimah who provides online, faith-integrated therapy for Muslim women, adolescent girls and children.
Does Dr. Aisha treat religious OCD, waswasa and scrupulosity?
Yes. Religious OCD and spiritual waswasa are Dr. Aisha's particular specialty. She uses Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and CBT, informed by her training as an Aalimah, for intrusive thoughts about purity (tahara, najasah, wudu, ghusl), prayer (salah and counting rak'ahs), faith and belief (iman), and fear of kufr, shirk or sin.
What does Dr. Aisha treat besides OCD?
Dr. Aisha treats trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression and emotional overwhelm, and offers neurodivergent-affirming therapy for ADHD, autism and the PDA profile. She uses ERP, CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Writing Exposure Therapy (WET).
Which US states can Dr. Aisha see clients in?
Dr. Aisha provides online therapy to clients located in Florida (LMHC), Texas, Virginia, Michigan, South Carolina, New Hampshire and Vermont (LPC). Clients must be located in one of these states at the time of each session.
Can I see Dr. Aisha if I live outside the US, such as in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK or Canada?
Yes, in many cases. Dr. Aisha is licensed to practice in Saudi Arabia and provides secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy to English-speaking women and expats internationally where local rules permit. Contact the practice to confirm your location.
Does Dr. Aisha see men or do couples counseling?
No. Dr. Aisha works only with women, adolescent girls, children, and mothers with their children. She does not see adult men or provide couples or marriage therapy.
How is faith-integrated therapy different from secular therapy?
In faith-integrated therapy, your Islamic values are understood without needing to be explained or defended. Dr. Aisha uses the same evidence-based treatments as any well-trained therapist, and brings in Islamic principles where they support your healing, never as a replacement for treatment.
Does Dr. Aisha offer clinical supervision?
Yes. Dr. Aisha is a Florida Qualified Supervisor who supervises registered mental health counselor interns and associate counselors working toward LMHC or LPC licensure. Supervision covers clinical skills, ethics, trauma-informed care and culturally responsive, faith-integrated practice.
How do I start?
Book a free consultation at manaracounseling.com/appointments to ask questions and see if Dr. Aisha is the right fit.
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