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Many people seek a therapist of a similar racial or ethnic background. When given a choice, many Middle Eastern people prefer Middle Eastern therapists. Regardless of your reasoning, this preference should be honored whenever possible to maximize your chances of success in therapy.

Whether you are located in downtown Aurora, the suburbs of Aurora, other nearby places such as Naperville, Bolingbrook, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Why Choose a Middle Eastern Therapist?

As a Middle Eastern person, your reason for preferring a Middle Eastern therapist doesn’t need validation. But to give you a bit of additional insight, here are some reasons why choosing a Middle Eastern therapist is a good idea:

  • You may feel closer to your therapist since you both share common ground.
  • The cultural and social struggles of living as a Middle Eastern person are more likely to be recognized by a Middle Eastern therapist than by a therapist of another race.
  • If your therapist is of the same race as you, you may be more likely to open up to them about your mental health.

Not all Middle Eastern therapists will be a good match for you. When selecting a therapist, many other elements besides race need to be taken into consideration. Read this article by Jessica Connolly to learn how to find the right therapist for you.

Get Help from a Middle Eastern Therapist today!

Without the right resources, finding a Middle Eastern therapist can be challenging, but we can help! With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified Middle Eastern counselor or therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Understand patterns of behavior and self that have potentially gotten in your way of living the life you want. We will dive deep into your value system to understand whether you're living your own life, or the life you were told you should live.


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Understand patterns of behavior and self that have potentially gotten in your way of living the life you want. We will dive deep into your value system to understand whether you're living your own life, or the life you were told you should live.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a collaborative approach that helps clients feel safe, empowered, and help assess their readiness for change. As opposed to popular belief, there might not be a breakthrough or a light bulb moment, but it will be a steady process of insight.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Identity
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Distress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Women
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Nora Abdelrahman
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explore how to engage in healthier, more meaningful relationships. When appropriate I will push you to reach your potential through learning healthier coping mechanisms and maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.


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explore how to engage in healthier, more meaningful relationships. When appropriate I will push you to reach your potential through learning healthier coping mechanisms and maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.

Something to know about my approach is:

There isn’t one approach that fits every client. I work closely with clients to identify their needs/wants and find a treatment approach that works best for them. I typically utilize CBT, DBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Caregivers
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Family of Origin
  • Grief
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Panic Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Dr. Golnaz Hansen, MFT, Ph.D.
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work on assisting you in living your best life and in learning skills to improve your quality of life. Many individuals I work with seek and find support related to anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment challenges, trauma, as well as grief and loss


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work on assisting you in living your best life and in learning skills to improve your quality of life. Many individuals I work with seek and find support related to anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment challenges, trauma, as well as grief and loss

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I am highly adept at building trust and safety when working with clients. I'm deeply passionate about clinical work and use evidence-based practice and research to inform my clinical work. I feel genuinely grateful to do this work.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Men
  • Mood Disorders
  • Postpartum
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Maya Chehab
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Revealing what motivates our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can unlock renewed self-awareness, leading to meaningful breakthroughs. This newly acquired knowledge can transform and enrich our perception of ourselves and of the world surrounding us.


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Revealing what motivates our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can unlock renewed self-awareness, leading to meaningful breakthroughs. This newly acquired knowledge can transform and enrich our perception of ourselves and of the world surrounding us.

Something to know about my approach is:

I practice psychodynamic therapy. My approach is warm, non-directive, non-judgmental, and holistic, as it welcomes you as a whole, including your history, your background, your personality, and your embodied experience.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Complicated Grief
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Identity
  • Cultural Issues
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Family Trauma
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Healing From Relationships
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Interfaith Relationships
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Adjustment
  • Mild Depression
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Open Relationships
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Shame
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Traumatic Loss
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Ruth Viehoff
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Better cope with anxiety and worry; Let go of urgency; Understand and empathize with yourself and your past; Learn skills to soothe emotion and feel empowered in making changes; Bridge the gap between where you are & where you want to be


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Better cope with anxiety and worry; Let go of urgency; Understand and empathize with yourself and your past; Learn skills to soothe emotion and feel empowered in making changes; Bridge the gap between where you are & where you want to be

Something to know about my approach is:

I blend processing your feelings and past experiences with learning and practicing new skills to soothe anxiety, show up more authentically for yourself, and set boundaries. I collaborate with my clients to ensure that treatment is working for you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Childhood Issues
  • Family of Origin
  • Gen Z
  • Millenials
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
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Ruth Viehoff remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North ...