Safa Institute’s Therapy Network
Find a therapist!
Below you can find therapists that have successfully completed Safa Institute’s Cultural Responsiveness Training “Considerations for Muslims in Therapy”. Browse the therapist profiles below to find one suited to your needs.
Join the professional network!
Therapists are eligible to join our network once they’ve completed the cultural competency training. The trainings are facilitated by our team of professional Muslim psychologists. By completing the cultural competency training, therapists can earn CEU credit.
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Ruben j Garcia, LCDC
Location of practice: Virtual therapy sessions
Demographics/age group served: All demographics – ages – 16 to 80 plus
Specialties: Desire to learn about recovery journey and spiritual growth
Specialized Training: Interventionist, Diversity, Mediation and Optimize Coaching
Language(s) spoken: English and Spanish
Cost per session: $130 per hour
Insurance: Receipt provided to submit to insurance
Practice Name: RJ García – Interventionist, Therapist, Optimize Coach
Phone Number: 512-614-1299
Email: doable.recovery@gmail.com
Najeeha Khan, LPC-Associate
Supervised by: Jennifer Williams buffalo, LPC-S
Location of practice: Virtual therapy sessions
Demographics/age group served: Teens and Adults
Specialties: Eating disorders, body image, trauma, relationship concerns
Specialized Training: EMDR, Eating Disorder and Body Image Treatment
Language(s) spoken: English and Urdu
Cost per session: $130 per hour
Sliding Scale: Yes
Insurance: None accepted
Practice Name: Austin Counseling + Nutrition
Phone Number: 512-877-7797
Email:najeehak1695@gmail.com
Nakita Jasmine Santiago, LPC-Associate
Supervised by: Keisha C. Martinez, LPC-S
Location of practice: Virtual therapy sessions
Demographics/age group served: Racial/Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+, Poly, Adolescents, Veterans, Post-Incarcerated Individuals
Specialties: Marriage/Relationship Issues, Career/Life Transitions, Racial/Ethnic/Cultural Trauma, Physical/Mental/Emotional Trauma, Addictions, Gender Identity
Specialized Training: During my master’s program my primary research focus was on Multiculturalism and Feminism. During nine months of Practicum and internship, my clinical hours were spent working with at-risk youth, trauma survivors, LGBTQ+, poly, couples, families, substance abuse, and vulnerable populations.
Language(s) spoken: English
Cost per session: Please contact for the cost
Sliding Scale: Yes
Insurance: None accepted
Practice Name: Words Matter
Phone Number: n/a
Email: Nakita@force-atx.org
Sarah Shah, LPC-Associate
Supervised by: Martha Pasiminio, RPT, LPC-S
Location of practice: Virtual therapy sessions for Texas Residents
Demographics/age group served: Teens 14+, Adults, Couples, and Parents
Specialties: I provide counseling to individuals and couples navigating unhappy or toxic relationships with their partners, family, friends, or even themselves. I specialize in helping individuals and couples break free of their anxieties and insecurities to live more confident, connected lives. Please visit https://www.healwithsarahshah.com/my-approach to learn more!
Specialized Training: Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator
Language(s) spoken: English and Urdu
Cost per session:$125/50-minute individual session; $155/50-minute couples/family session
Sliding Scale: Yes
Insurance: Only accepts in-network insurance
Practice Name: Austin Family Counseling
Phone Number: 737-236-0338
Website: www.healwithsarahshah.com
Sangeetha S. Thomas, NCC, LPC Associate
Supervised by: Sarah Walters, LPC-S
Location of practice: Virtual therapy sessions across Texas, Limited in-person therapy at Hill Country Bible Church Austin (12124 Ranch Road 620 N, Austin, TX 78750)
Demographics/age group served: Individuals, adults (18+)
Specialties: Anxiety and Depression; Spirituality; Trauma; Multicultural Identity; Suicide Prevention
Specialized Training: Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual; Certificate of Advanced Learning in Interpersonal Neurobiology; Multiple trainings in: spiritual integration, trauma, sex therapy, family/relational/sexual violence, addiction, and suicide prevention.
Language(s) spoken: English and Malayalam
Cost per session: $50/session (all major debit/credit, HSA/FSA)
Practice Name: Nepsis Counseling (services provided through Hill Country Bible Church Counseling)
Phone Number: 512-537-0206
Rozanne Yousef, LPC-Associate
Supervised by: Jennifer Popovich, LPC-S
Location of practice: Virtual therapy sessions for Texas Residents
Demographics/age group served: Adults and Elders (65+)
Specialties: Life Transitions, Grief, Anxiety
Specialized Training: Trained in the use of neurofeedback.
Language(s) spoken: English and Arabic
Cost per session: $60 – $75
Sliding Scale: Yes
Practice Name: Hiatus Wellness
Website: Psychology Today profile
Phone Number: 512-525-8907
Email: rozana@hiatuswellness.com
Rawand Abdelghani, lCSW
Not currently accepting new clients