In therapy, I believe everyone has the capacity to heal and grow when given the right space and support. My goal is to create a safe, affirming environment where clients can reflect, process, and move forward at their own pace. I work collaboratively with each person to help them feel empowered and in control of their own therapeutic journey.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, parents, and individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community. Much of my career has focused on supporting children and families across various stages of development. I have experience in both traditional talk therapy and play therapy, and I often integrate art-based and family therapy modalities when appropriate.
My clinical background includes working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and stress-related disorders. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and systems theories, with additional training in Adlerian, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral therapies. I am also certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), allowing me to offer trauma-informed care across ages and settings.
Before entering the field of clinical psychology, I worked as a teacher at the University of Michigan’s Towsley Children’s Center, a program known for its developmentally appropriate practices. My clinical training has also included focused study on gender, sexuality development, and cultural awareness. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan.
I completed my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Adler University, where I am currently pursuing a PsyD. Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with friends, playing Dungeons & Dragons and video games, reading, and attending concerts and musical theater.
Specialties
- ADD / ADHD Behavior Therapies
- Alcohol / Substance Use Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety / Stress / Worry / Stress Management
- Art Therapy
- Bereavement / Grief and Loss Counseling
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image / Body Acceptance
- Bullying
- Depression
- Emotional Abuse
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQIA+ Care
- Life Coaching / Life Transition
- Men's Health Issues
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Mood Disorders / Swings
- Parenting Counseling
- Play Therapy
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationships
- School Phobia / School Refusal
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self Esteem
- Trans Affirming Care
- Trauma
Languages spoken
- Arabic
- English
- German
Gender
Male
Pronouns
he/him/his
In-network insurances
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Self Pay
Education and training
- Adler University - Masters degree in clinical psychology
- University of Michigan - Bachelors Degree in Psychology
