Maham Mansoor
I am a first generation American Muslim woman. Growing up in the western society, I gained insight and growth into my Muslim American identity. Married with two children, I enjoy the different parts of my life that shaped me to be who I am now. I would be best fit for individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, criminal backgrounds, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. I integrate EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) as part of my trauma-informed care to help clients understand and grow. Together, we'll identify patterns that no longer serve you, process difficult experiences, and build practical skills that support lasting change.
First session
Our first session is focused on what is bringing you to therapy. This include your current challenges and what you hope will be different in your life. I'll also ask about your personal history, relationships, strengths, and any previous therapy experiences to better understand the full picture. This is also your opportunity to ask questions and decide whether I feel like the right fit for you.
Strengths
I am a collaborative therapist so I do not simply give advice. I'll work alongside you to help increase insight, build you up as you process difficult experiences, and strengthen your confidence in navigating life's challenge. You lead the pace and I spot you in the process.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is open to change, eager to understand themselves, and shows curiosity about their thought process. Unfortunately far too often clients struggle with recognizing their past traumas impact on their current lifestyle. Clients who are willing to trust the process will benefit most from my treatment. Parent-child dynamics, work/life balance, trauma processing, drug addiction are more common issues presenting in my clients
Origin story
My work with children on the spectrum and their families piqued my interest in their resilience. I had great mentors to guide me into making career decisions to help people face life stressors and past traumas. Over time I continued to grow in the field of mental health and building themselves from the bottom up.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Thought Distortions to address conflicts, internal narratives, self-esteem and self-confidence. Used in Substance Use Counseling, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, etc
Trauma-Focused CBT
Clinician is trained in TF-CBT for adult, children, and forensic population
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Asian / Asian American
Muslim
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Individual Therapy
Doesn't specialize in
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Dissociative Disorders
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Fertility & Reproduction Issues
High Clinical Acuity
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 17800