Meet Zehra | Trauma Therapist in New York
Mental Health Counselor- Graduate Intern
Helping adults understand how trauma and anxiety manifest in their lives.
Trauma is like a seed that sprouts but with support we can help guide it to heal and bloom
Sometimes when we feel so much, our bodies and brains shift, finding it difficult to express what we feel and how we externalize that emotion. Oftentimes, our behaviors are influenced by our emotions and thoughts that can stem from past trauma.
Many individuals may find themselves in a cycle of doing well and then feeling as if they can’t move on or function. They have been labeled as “sensitive”, “overreacting”, or even “dramatic”.
I help guide individuals through their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to understand when it began and how the past connects to their present and future. I also focus through the cultural lens, as culture and religion can have a big place in one's life.
Who I Work With
I support adults who are ready to get control of their lives and untangle the past to understand their present. This can look like:
- Having a hard time getting out of bed, where all you want to do is lie in bed and ignore the world around you
- Struggle with naming what you feel or why you feel a certain way
- Feeling as if the future has not changed, and your current state is all there is
- Having difficulty asking for things, making boundaries, and voicing what you feel or want
If this sounds like you, you're not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
How I Help
Together, we will utilize education to understand the "why" and "how". Once we address the feelings, causes, thoughts, and behaviors, we will work with understanding what you need.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-We’ll challenge the unhelpful thought patterns keeping you stuck and develop healthier ways to respond to triggers so you feel more grounded.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT): We will discuss techniques and tools that can help reduce stress, anxiety, and other symptoms
Culturally Trauma-Informed Care: Trauma-informed care is when we discuss how trauma affects the body and mind. In addition, with a cultural lens we can discuss how culture and religion play a role in your life.
A Little About Me
I am a graduate clinical intern in the Mental Health Counseling and Wellness field. I have a Bachelor's and Master's in Forensic Psychology, along with a graduate-level certification in Victimology Studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I am currently completing my Master's in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University.
I have a work history of working with diverse populations including children, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and life transitional changes. I want my clients to feel supported, have a healing, and leave feeling validated and heard.
Let's Start Your Healing Story
If you’re ready to understand what you’ve been through and start feeling like yourself again I’d be honored to walk that path with you.
📍I’m currently accepting new adult clients in New York.