Services
About My Clients
My ideal client is one who is going through a challenge in life that is causing them to either be stuck or regress. With my background in substance abuse treatment, depression, anxiety, acculturative stress, men's issues, and working with those of all backgrounds and needs, I will offer a judgment-free, non-confrontational approach, that will help any and all looking for lasting change in their lives. I am LGBTQ+ friendly, and am willing to help and all who are truly in need of services.
My Background and Approach
My background is strongly in addiction's based counseling, and it is one that I've had exposure with in both inpatient, as well as IOP/SOP levels of care. However, I am someone who brings a lot of experiences in my practice, and as a counselor who identifies with the Male as well as Muslim populations, can help a wealth of clients who may not be receiving the care they need or deserve. I am someone who uses techniques rooted in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and take both approaches in Humanistic and Motivational Interviewing techniques to help clients rediscover themselves, and find some hope and peace in a situation where they may be otherwise stuck. My approach with my clients is very collaborative, so I want to work handedly with my clients to help them with their issues. This would include taking an active approach in the therapeutic process with the said client, and in a way trying to find a solution together. You are never alone, and I'm a firm believer of this!
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
As noted before, I am a Muslim-based Counselor, who identifies as a male. I do not have a preference with the type of clients I work with, and am open and wholeheartedly happy to work with anyone from any religion, background, creed, race, or any other differentiation. I work with clients from different backgrounds currently, and do not discriminate based on their backgrounds. I am also LGBTQ+ friendly, and have both taken a role and volunteered to work with clients who self-identify in any varying pronoun or preference. As someone who is a first generation American, and coming from the country of Pakistan, I do hold a special life with those who come from similar backgrounds, so I would be very happy and passionate to work with other first generation clients (from any country!), as this is something that resonates with me personally. Culture shock and identity diffusion are topics I'm very passionate about.