Newzaira Khan
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and founder of Enlightened Behavioral Health Services, where I believe healing is more than managing symptoms—it is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, explore your identity, and discover what it means to live authentically. Growing up in a South Asian (Desi) Muslim household shaped my understanding of culture, faith, family expectations, and belonging. Through my own journey of questioning and deconstructing inherited beliefs, I developed a spiritual perspective rooted in the idea that we are more than our human experiences—we are souls navigating life, relationships, and personal growth.
Healing isn't about becoming someone new.... it's about reconnecting with who you are beneath the layers of trauma, expectations, and survival.
Although I no longer practice Islam, I deeply respect the role religion and spirituality play in people's lives and welcome clients from all belief systems, including those who are questioning their own. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based trauma treatment, mind-body awareness, and compassionate exploration of the emotional, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of healing. My goal is not to tell you who to become, but to create a space where you feel safe enough to discover that for yourself.
First session
In our first session, you can expect a welcoming space where we focus on getting to know you—your story, your needs, and what brought you to therapy. I’ll invite you to share at your own pace, and there’s no pressure to go deeper than you’re ready for. Together, we’ll start exploring your goals for therapy and talk through what feels most important to you right now. I’ll also share a bit about how I work, so you know what to expect from our time together. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer sense of how we can move forward on your healing journey.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to create a space where individuals feel genuinely seen, understood, and accepted without judgment. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, and the understanding that every person carries a unique story shaped by their experiences, relationships, culture, and beliefs. My clinical approach integrates neuroscience, somatic-based interventions, and specialized trauma treatments, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Brainspotting. I recognize that trauma is not simply something we remember intellectually; it can also influence how our nervous system responds, how we experience emotions, and how we connect with ourselves and others. By incorporating both cognitive and body-based approaches, I help clients explore patterns that may be difficult to access through traditional talk therapy alone. I also bring a holistic and culturally responsive perspective to my work, recognizing that healing can involve the mind, body, emotions, and, when meaningful to the client, spirituality. I believe that insight is only one part of healing; learning how to integrate that awareness into everyday life is where meaningful transformation can begin. Above all, I do not believe my role is to define healing for you. My strength lies in meeting you where you are, helping you become curious about your internal world, and supporting you as you develop a deeper sense of safety, autonomy, and connection with yourself.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to serve individuals who feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma and are seeking not just relief from symptoms, but a deeper sense of meaning and peace in their lives. Many of the people I work with are highly reflective and want to better understand themselves, their emotions, and their patterns. They may be navigating life transitions, strained relationships, or past wounds that still feel present. I especially connect with those who are open to exploring healing through a whole-self lens—mind, body, and spirit—and who are willing to do the work of therapy with honesty and accountability. My role is to walk alongside you, offering compassion, perspective, and tools, while holding space for the growth and change you’re ready to step into.
Treatment methods
EMDR
In my experience, EMDR has been a powerful and effective approach for helping clients process trauma. What I value most about this method is how it allows people to reprocess painful memories in a way that feels contained and safe, so that the memories lose their overwhelming intensity. In my practice, I use EMDR to help clients move through stuck points where traditional talk therapy may not fully reach—especially when trauma is held not just in the mind but in the body. I guide clients through bilateral stimulation while we revisit and reprocess difficult experiences, which often leads to a shift in how the memory is stored and how it shows up in daily life. I’ve seen EMDR help clients reduce distressing symptoms, gain a greater sense of calm, and reconnect with their own inner strength. For me, it’s not just about reducing symptoms but about supporting clients in reclaiming their story in a way that feels empowering and healing.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a gentle yet powerful therapy that helps your mind and body release what has been stuck from past experiences. By using specific eye positions, we can find the ‘spot’ connected to where trauma and emotions are held in the brain and body. From there, your system naturally begins to process and let go of the weight you’ve been carrying. In sessions, we go at your pace, allowing your body to guide the process. Many people notice that Brainspotting helps reduce anxiety, stress, and physical tension, while also creating space for more calm, clarity, and strength. It’s a way of unlocking your body’s natural ability to heal.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT, also known as Tapping, is a gentle technique that combines talking through what you’re feeling with tapping on specific acupressure points. This process helps calm the nervous system, lower stress, and release emotional intensity from past or present experiences. In sessions, we use Tapping to gently shift how your body holds onto stress or trauma. Many people find it brings a sense of relief, lightness, and calm—almost like resetting the emotional charge around a memory or feeling. It’s a simple but powerful way to help your body and mind feel more balanced.
Integrative
I believe that no single therapeutic approach works for everyone. Each client’s history, needs, and goals are unique, which is why I use an integrative model. This allows me to draw from multiple evidence-based modalities—such as EMDR, Brainspotting, EFT, ART, Polyvagal, and others—to tailor treatment to each person. By weaving together different methods, I can meet clients where they are, adapt to their process, and provide the most effective path toward healing and growth.
Group Therapy
Healing from trauma can feel lonely, but group therapy reminds you that you don’t have to do it alone. In our groups, you’ll be with others who truly understand, in a safe space where you can share, learn, and support each other. Together, we gently work through the effects of trauma using approaches that help both the mind and body. Many people find that being part of a group brings relief, connection, and a deep sense of strength as they heal.
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- VirginiaLicense 0904015110