Aida Qasim
My approach is trauma informed by Liberation-Based Psychology, intersectionality, and social justice principles. My therapeutic approach is culturally attuned with a a specific interest in women's concerns throughout the life span, including postpartum concerns for women and their partners of which I have lived experience. I have significant experience working with multiple cultures and identities with individuals and couples with anti oppressive lens.
First session
My overarching goal in therapy is to assist in alleviating human suffering and improving quality of life for my clients towards lasting transformative change. I prioritize building a trusting relationship and do so by creating a warm, transparent and curious atmosphere with individuals and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds where it is safe to be yourself without fear of judgement and shaming.
Strengths
I specialise in perinatal and postpartum mental health, supporting individuals and couples including LGBTQ+ folks through the transition into parenthood, and the emotional challenges that can arise during this transformative time. Having navigated postpartum challenges, I bring transparency and a lived experience to my work. I respond to inquiries within 24 hours.
Ideal clients
I support highly motivated individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, burnout, and family or cultural stressors. I have experience working with BIPOC immigrants and culturally diverse communities exploring identity, family dynamics, intergenerational patterns, and the impact of trauma and migration experiences I also specialise in perinatal and postpartum mental health, supporting individuals and couples including LGBTQ+ folks through the transition into parenthood, and the emotional challenges that can arise during this transformative time. Having navigated postpartum challenges, I bring a lived experience to my work.
Treatment methods
Interpersonal
By addressing relational triggers, I help clients resolve communication conflicts, build stronger support networks, and alleviate mood-related symptoms.The approach relies on several specific methods to achieve results: While I consider a client’s history and past stories, I find it more useful to focus on the practical "Here-and-Now".
Location
Virtual sessions
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- New JerseyLicense 44SC04604200