Q and A About Counseling
Q. How long is each session?
A. The initial intake session is about 45-60 minutes. All future sessions are 45-50 minutes.
Q. Do you accept insurance?
A. I am out-of-network with insurance but can provide a Superbill for reimbursement. Many clients receive partial repayment depending on their plan. Reach out with any questions, I'm happy to help you navigate your benefits and keep therapy affordable.
Q. If I have to pay out of pocket, how much is each session?
A. My fee is $175 per 45-50 minute session. I do offer a limited number of sliding scale spots to clients who are unable to pay the full fee.
Q. Will my friends and family find out I am seeing you?
A. No, sessions are completely confidential. Your friends and family will not know you're in therapy with me unless you tell them yourself.
Q. What happens if we run into each other in public?
A. For your privacy, I will not acknowledge seeing you. It’s up to you if you want to come over and speak to me.
Q. What is the first session like?
A. The first session is just for me to get to know you a little better. We don't typically get into any deep concerns unless you are comfortable sharing them right away.
Q. Do you work with children?
A. I currently only work with teenage girls (16+) and adult women.
Q. Will I know what you talked about with my child?
A. Yes and no. While you are legally allowed to ask about what your teenager and I have discussed, I strongly discourage this. For your teen to trust me and be able to talk comfortably, I request that parents trust my judgment. If there is something I need to discuss with you, I will make sure to let you know. Your child will always know beforehand what I will discuss with you.
Q. How many sessions do I need?
A. This answer differs for each person and each case. Some clients need to be seen for a specific situation which can take 6-12 weeks. Others are interested in diving into their past and to working through various situations, which can take months or even years.
Q. How often should I come to see you?
A. Initially, I recommend once a week visits. Once you are feeling comfortable, we can have sessions every other week.
Q. Can I stop therapy at any time?
A. It is recommended that you keep coming on a regular basis so that you can benefit. However, you are in control and can stop at any time.
Q. Will my doctor or employer know I am seeing you?
A. Unless you have signed consent for me to inform them, no, they will not know.
Q. What therapeutic intervention and modality do you practice?
A. In therapy, I integrate Person-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Gestalt techniques to help clients gain clarity, challenge unhelpful patterns, and move toward meaningful change.
My therapeutic style is collaborative and empowering. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support your growth with compassion and evidence-based tools. Together, we will explore your experiences, strengthen your self-awareness, and work on skills that help you move forward with confidence.
Q. What disorders or conditions can you help me with?
A. I have experience with various disorders and conditions. This is an example, but not an exculsive list of my areas of expertise:
Anger Management
Behavioral Issues
Body Image
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Counseling from a Multicultural lens
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
Islamically Integrated Counseling
Life Coaching
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Suicidal Ideation
Q. Do you work with clients who are not Muslim?
A. Yes! I have worked with and continue to work with clients of various backgrounds.
