embark on a journey with yourself
Spiritually informed, trauma informed
counseling Sessions.
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We deep dive into the universe of you
Sessions with me are a facilitation into the exploration of yourself with the goal of uncovering what gets in the way of your healing and growth, as well as how to overcome these obstacles. My approach is holistic: mind, body, spirit, family, relationships, community, and systemic structures. We are multidimensional beings and we function like an ecosystem—every part plays an integral role to the whole of you. I will never claim to know you better than you know yourself, rather, I see my role as a student of your universe: asking questions and uncovering new realms with you.
Testimonials
WHat clients say
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As someone who has been to many therapists I can say with full confidence that Yasmeen has impacted my life in such positive ways in just a span of 3 months.
I never thought in a million years that I could shed all the hurt I’ve felt and meet someone who was able to see the hidden pains I didn’t even understand about myself. With a comforting setting we start off practicing how to not just speak about our emotions, but also feel what we can’t reach. With mediation being rooted into our sessions as well as a human connection. I don’t feel like I’m speaking to a random therapist who just wants to solve my problems, but a friend who wants to help me navigate my emotions and give me the resources to learn how to navigate them myself as well. The care that’s emitted in our sessions is truly somethings you don’t find often. I have learned to understand myself and progress in my daily life with the homework’s that are given, and the raw advice. What I love about Yasmeen sessions is that her approach is NOT cliche. I have heard a lot, and read a lot, as well as been to multiple therapists but Yasmeen’s approach is so different and so affective. She truly caters to my way of thinking and bases her sessions around how I work and think. With her attentiveness to my reactions and how she catches my emotions before I catch them myself. Before Yasmeen I was against therapy because of my past failed attempts but now my eyes have opened to a world I never thought I could reach. I was depressed and in the worst brain fog of my life the first day we started and not even half way through our session I cried intensely from how fast and deeply she reached me. If anyone is feeling lost, sad, needs guidance, and most importantly a friend who wants to truly help you then I can’t recommend Yasmeen enough. I can say with full confidence that she WILL change your life in amazing ways. Thank you!!!
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Bismillah -- I found Yasmeen at a time in my life when I felt spiritually numb and apathetic towards God. I had avoided Muslim therapists over the years because most of the feedback I'd heard from friends who'd seen Muslim therapists was that they had experienced spiritual or religious bypassing, but from my very first session with Yasmeen, I was certain I was going to make major break-throughs. Yasmeen's approach to healing is holistic and balanced. Her ability to weave the gaps between the spiritual and psycho-cognitive perspectives has allowed me to finally feel a sense of peace, surrender and self-empowerment that I've been longing to feel for some time now. I have had many "aha" moments in even just a single session and now have a new-found appreciation for my relationship with Allah and with myself. Her somatic approach has me now intuitively taking deep breaths in between the busyness of daily life just to check in with my body. I can create stillness in my mind and can think clearly before I react and respond to life's unpredictable chaos, but most importantly, I have re-gained the confidence to trust myself and to trust Allah's plan in my life. To anyone who has the pleasure of working with Yasmeen, rest assured you are in the best professional hands! She has surely answered her calling to be of service to humanity in this way, and I promise you, you will rave about her to all those you love and what good for!
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Since having known and started this journey with Yasmeen, I’ve already noticed considerable change, growth, and clarity in my own trajectory. Her vast domain of knowledge in multiple areas of expertise, coupled with viewing things holistically rooted in faith & spirituality, has always been a struggle for me to find. Yasmeen effortlessly strikes this balance that guides and enlightens you. I genuinely believe she’s changing lives, day in and day out. Grateful for her!
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I was diagnosed with depression just a little over a year ago. At the time, I was going through a really rough friendship break-up, along with family issues. Every time I tried to reach out for help, I never felt heard -- until I spilled out everything that I have been going through to Yasmeen. She helped me see things from a different perspective. She didn’t make me feel as though I was irrational, or too sensitive. Rather, she validated me, and made me feel understood. Somehow, I didn’t feel alone anymore. She taught me the importance of listening to my body, but most of all, the importance of listening to myself and the power I have in change my life. I learned that I don’t have to heal overnight. The little steps matter.
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I came to Yasmeen to help me with my anxiety, high stress and feeling lack of connection to my faith. I was in need of healing, and having had several experiences with therapy- I knew I wanted to work with someone who was able to approach healing from an Islamically rooted perspective. And that’s exactly what Yasmeen did. She helped me make many powerful connections between my state of being, my childhood experiences and my faith. While also providing me with the tools, especially practical spiritual ones, that I’ve been using to assist me on my journey. I have so much appreciation for her Islamic knowledge, her sweet spirit and genuine desire to help people. She is generous with her time and resources. I highly recommend Yasmeen to those who are sincerely looking to understand themselves , looking to personalize their faith and learn how to use their faith to improve themselves.
Mental health is healthcare, and healthcare is a human right.
I deeply believe that healing of any kind must be accessible to all. I am also aware of the reality of having to survive in a capitalist society. I allow my clients to decide if my rate is feasible for their financial situation so that we may symbiotically benefit one another. No one is turned away due to lack of funds.