New to Grow
I am Rabia Khan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide a supportive, collaborative space where clients can explore challenges related to anxiety, trauma, identity, and relationships while working toward meaningful and lasting change. I specialize in working with high-functioning individuals, including immigrants, first-generation clients, and people from BIPOC and minority communities who are navigating the pressures of success alongside emotional stress, cultural expectations, and unresolved past experiences. I also offer therapy in Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi to support clients who feel more comfortable expressing themselves in their preferred language. My approach is warm, structured, and trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based practices to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and improve emotional well-being. My goal is to provide a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow at their own pace.
In our first session, we will focus on getting to know you and what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, relevant history, and what you hope to gain from our work together. This helps me understand your unique situation so we can begin shaping a plan that fits your needs. We’ll also talk about what therapy with me looks like, including my approach and how we can work together in a way that feels comfortable and supportive for you. There is no pressure to share everything at once—you can move at a pace that feels right. My goal for the first session is to create a safe, collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as we begin this process together.
One of my key strengths as a therapist is my ability to create a safe, grounded, and culturally responsive space where clients feel genuinely understood. I bring a trauma-informed and collaborative approach that helps clients feel supported while also actively engaged in their growth and healing. I specialize in working with high-functioning individuals, including immigrants, first-generation clients, and those from BIPOC and minority communities, who are often managing high levels of internal pressure while appearing outwardly successful. I understand the complexity of balancing cultural expectations, identity, and personal well-being, and I approach these experiences with empathy and clinical insight. My work integrates evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and couples counseling, allowing me to tailor treatment to each client’s needs. I also offer therapy in Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi, which helps many clients feel more comfortable expressing themselves authentically. Clients often appreciate my structured yet compassionate approach, which focuses on both practical coping skills and deeper emotional processing. My goal is to help clients build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful, sustainable change in their lives and relationships.
I work especially well with high-functioning, high-achieving individuals, including immigrants, first-generation clients, and those from BIPOC and minority communities, who are navigating the pressure to succeed while managing stress, anxiety, or unresolved past experiences. Many of my clients are used to “holding it all together” on the outside, while internally feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I understand the unique challenges that can come with balancing cultural expectations, identity, family responsibilities, and personal goals. I also offer services in Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi, which allows me to support clients who feel more comfortable expressing themselves in their preferred language or who are seeking culturally attuned care. My clients are often thoughtful, driven, and insightful, and are looking for a space where they don’t have to carry everything alone. I support clients in developing healthier coping strategies, processing past experiences, improving emotional regulation, and building more fulfilling relationships—with themselves and others. Whether the goal is reducing anxiety, working through trauma, or creating more balance, I provide a supportive and structured space to help clients move forward in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
EMDR
I use EMDR to help clients process and heal from distressing experiences that may be contributing to current symptoms such as anxiety, trauma responses, or negative self-beliefs. My approach is grounded in creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel prepared and resourced before beginning reprocessing work. I integrate EMDR with a client-centered and trauma-informed framework, ensuring that each phase of treatment moves at a pace that feels manageable and empowering. I help clients identify target memories, develop coping skills, and reprocess experiences so they feel less emotionally intense and more adaptive over time. EMDR is especially effective for individuals dealing with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and past experiences that continue to impact their present functioning. I tailor sessions to each client’s needs, incorporating stabilization techniques and ongoing check-ins to support emotional regulation throughout the process.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
I use CBT-SP to support individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors by focusing on building practical coping strategies, strengthening emotional regulation, and increasing a sense of hope and connection. My approach emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and creating a strong therapeutic alliance where clients feel safe discussing difficult thoughts. With my ASIST training, I am skilled in conducting risk assessments, developing safety plans, and intervening in moments of crisis with a calm, structured approach. In CBT-SP, I work with clients to identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop personalized strategies to manage distress and reduce suicide risk. I also focus on relapse prevention by helping clients recognize warning signs, strengthen protective factors, and build a toolkit of coping skills they can rely on outside of sessions. My goal is to empower clients with both immediate support and long-term strategies for maintaining safety and improving overall well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors. In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients to increase awareness of how their thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected, and to develop more balanced, realistic ways of thinking. My approach to CBT is practical and goal-oriented. I support clients in building skills such as cognitive restructuring, problem-solving, and behavioral activation to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. I also incorporate coping strategies and tools that clients can apply in their daily lives to create lasting change. I tailor CBT interventions to each client’s unique needs and integrate a trauma-informed and client-centered perspective. With my ASIST training, I also ensure that safety, emotional regulation, and appropriate support are prioritized when working with clients experiencing more acute distress.
Couples Counseling
I work with couples to improve communication, strengthen emotional connection, and navigate challenges in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. My approach focuses on helping partners better understand each other’s perspectives, identify patterns that may be causing conflict, and develop healthier ways of relating. I draw from evidence-based approaches to help couples build skills in communication, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation. In sessions, I guide partners in expressing their needs more effectively, listening with empathy, and working collaboratively toward shared goals. I tailor my work to each couple’s unique dynamic, whether they are addressing ongoing conflict, rebuilding trust, or managing life transitions. I also integrate a trauma-informed lens and, when appropriate, incorporate structured tools and strategies to support safety, stability, and mutual respect within the relationship.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in building skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing distress tolerance. My approach balances acceptance and change, helping clients feel validated while also working toward meaningful behavioral shifts. In my practice, I teach core DBT skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. I work collaboratively with clients to apply these skills to real-life situations, helping them navigate challenges like emotional overwhelm, impulsivity, and interpersonal conflict. I take a structured yet flexible approach, tailoring DBT strategies to each client’s needs and goals. With my ASIST training, I also prioritize safety and stabilization when working with clients experiencing high levels of distress, ensuring they have practical tools and support both in and outside of sessions.