Farhana Murshed
Seeking therapy can be daunting and the process to find the right therapist can take time. I strive to provide an empathic and warm environment for my clients and work with culturally sensitive approach in mind. Building the therapeutic relationship is important so I welcome you to book an assessment with me to see if you feel I am the right fit for you. I work from a person centered approach and prefer to spend the first two sessions getting an idea of my client's background, pertinent life experiences and what brought them to therapy. From there I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and use Solution Focused techniques to help my client work towards their long and short term goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of New Jersey.
First session
In the first assessment session I will be asking my client questions about their presenting issues, their upbringing, culture, medical and behavioral history, support systems, pertinent life experiences, existing coping skills as well as their past experiences of seeking therapy. My goal is to build rapport and to get some background information to see how we can best work together. The therapeutic alliance is an integral element in being able to develop trust so I take things at the pace with which my client is comfortable.
Strengths
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of New Jersey. I graduated with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University and I have also completed undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Short-term Psychodynamic Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the United Kingdom. I use evidence based practices in my work and incorporate measures to get a baseline of my client's symptoms when working together.
Ideal clients
I have over 10 years of experience working with adult and adolescent clients who are dealing with substance use disorders, along with other various mental health concerns, ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma to bereavement. I enjoy working with clients who have a sense of motivation to address their issues and are committed to the therapeutic process. Feel free to book an intake appointment to see if we are a good fit for each other.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use evidenced-based techniques to help clients manage depression, anxiety, self-esteem and overthinking. I assign worksheets and therapeutic exercises between sessions for clients to practice too see what works best for them.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- New JerseyLicense 37PC01096300