LCSW-C, 20 years of experience
Welcome! My name is Farah Shaikh . As a first-generation Muslim woman, I bring a culturally aware perspective to help you heal. I listen deeply and responds honestly. I won’t just sit back and nod—I’ll gently challenge you, offer insight, and stay right there with you as you figure out what’s next. My work spans diverse populations with a special focus on women and youth. I understand that you might be the eldest daughter, the people pleaser, or the fixer—quietly shouldering burdens while always putting on a brave face. I don’t operate from a distant pedestal; I’m here because I truly understand the challenges of breaking generational cycles while balancing work, family and life—especially when growing up in an immigrant household. I offer virtual therapy, so you can connect with me from your office, your car, even your couch. Working with me is part strategy, part real talk, part laughter, and a lot of showing up as you are. If you’ve got hopes and goals, I want you to feel in charge of them. If you’re exhausted by your relationship with your parents, your partner, or your own thoughts, I’m here to help you get some clarity and some peace. If you’ve been the strong one for everyone else for a long time and you’re finally ready to be strong for yourself—I’m ready when you are.
In our first session together, we’ll start with brief introduction, and then dive into the specific challenges you’re facing. This will help us to create a Taylor plan for us to work through in your follow up sessions.
I am a South Asian, Muslim woman and mother. I was born and raised in New York City. Not only do I understand a lot about growing up in an immigrant family but I also uniquely relate to growing up and navigating life as a first generation American. I have a strong sense of humor and often use that in forging genuine partnerships with those I work with. I understand life can be incredibly unpredictable and stressful and my job is to help you get to where you want to be.
Muslim Women,Women, Mothers ,Children/Teens/Adolescents, Students Daughters of immigrants. Teachers and post partum women.
A strengths-based treatment method is an approach that focuses on identifying and leveraging an individual's strengths, resources, and capabilities to address challenges and achieve goals. Instead of solely focusing on deficits or weaknesses, this method emphasizes identifying and building upon existing strengths to promote growth, resilience, and positive change. It recognizes that every individual has unique strengths that can be utilized to improve their well-being and overcome obstacles.