Aicha Nadifi
LCSW, 9 years of experience
About me
I’m a licensed psychotherapist who blends practical tools with a calm, trauma-informed approach. I help adults and couples reduce anxiety, improve communication, and feel steadier in their bodies and relationships. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. You’ll get clear goals, gentle structure, and skills you can use between sessions. My work draws from attachment theory, CBT/ACT, IFS-informed parts work, and somatic regulation so change is felt, not just understood. Clients describe me as grounding and thoughtful; they leave sessions with language for what they’re feeling and simple steps to move forward. I’m culturally responsive and sensitive to faith, family roles, and identity. You don’t have to explain your background to be understood here. Together, we’ll slow things down, make sense of patterns, and build flexible habits that support the life you want.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Expect a steady, low-pressure meeting focused on clarity and comfort. I’ll ask about what brings you in, what’s helped before, and what a “good outcome” would look like. We’ll map the patterns that keep problems going and identify quick ways to lower distress now. I’ll share how I work and what you can expect from me: session structure, privacy, and how we’ll track progress. You’ll leave with a first step to practice during the week and a plan for session two. If we decide we’re not the right match, I’ll suggest referrals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Clear structure + real-life skills: I turn big concerns into small, doable steps you can practice right away. Attachment and somatic focus: We work on patterns and on nervous-system regulation so changes stick. Culturally responsive care: I understand how culture, faith, language, and family roles shape stress and healing. Calm, honest feedback: I name patterns directly when it helps you grow.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
You may be successful on paper yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeating cycles: overthinking, people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, or intense self-criticism. You want relief that lasts, not quick fixes. You value depth and also appreciate concrete skills. You’re open to noticing what your body is telling you and practicing small shifts between sessions. I’m a good fit for adults working through trauma or stressful life transitions, perfectionism and low self-worth, relationship or family conflict, and culturally layered stress. I also support couples who want fewer escalations, clearer repair after arguments, and more closeness. If you want therapy that is structured, compassionate, and practical, we’ll work well together.
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My treatment methods
Attachment-based
I help you identify how early attachment patterns show up in current relationships and stress responses. We build secure, flexible ways of relating through practical skills: boundary setting, clear communication, and repair after conflict. I also integrate gentle body-based regulation so safety is felt, not only understood.
Somatic
I use simple, titrated body awareness to calm the nervous system and reduce overwhelm. We work with breath, sensation, and grounding so your body can complete stress cycles and you can choose responses instead of reacting on autopilot.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
We map your ‘parts’ that protect or carry pain and help them collaborate. This builds self-leadership, reduces inner conflict, and increases compassion for yourself.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I teach concrete tools to track thoughts, test them against facts, and practice new behaviors. We add acceptance and values work so change is both effective and meaningful in daily life.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I provide care that respects faith, language, and family context. We go at a pace that protects safety while still moving toward your goals.