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Rehana Rafiq
Registered Social Worker
Anxiety & Stress Depression Mood Disorders Trauma Discrimination & islamophobia
Experience
41+ years
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English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi
Nur Ambreen Ihsanullah
Transformational Therapist, Healer and Soul Guide
Relationship Issues Grief and Loss Spirituality Childhood Trauma Mental health & trauma therapy
Experience
31+ years
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Punjabi, English, Hindi, Urdu
Ferzana Jamani
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor & Educator
Anxiety & Stress Depression Grief and Loss Anger Management Mood Disorders
Experience
28+ years
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English, Gujarati
Sam Ezzatilord
Ph.D., FSMB, MA, RCC, CCC – Registered Clinical Counsellor & Canadian Certified Counsellor
Anxiety & Stress Depression Family counseling Career and Work-Related Issues PTSD
Experience
25+ years
Speaks
English, Persian
Sahar Talaat Elbassiony
Trauma-informed Integrative Body Psychotherapist
Relationship Issues Family counseling Self-Esteem Personal Development Trauma
Experience
24+ years
Speaks
English, Arabic
Enas Mashal
Clinical Psychologist
Anxiety & Stress Depression Divorce or Separation Panic Disorder Trauma
Experience
21+ years
Speaks
Arabic, English
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Who are the best Muslim therapists in San Francisco?
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How do I find a Muslim therapist in San Francisco?
Shifa Therapy helps you find and connect with a Muslim therapist in San Francisco. Explore a diverse list of licensed, certified, and experienced male and female Muslim therapists on Shifa Therapy. Use helpful filters to choose your desired therapist, book your session, and consult online.
What is Shifa Therapy?
Shifa Therapy connects Muslims with licensed therapists, psychologists, and counselors through online therapy and counseling sessions.
How does Shifa Therapy work?
Shifa Therapy allows you to choose a licensed therapist, book an online session, and receive professional support from the comfort of your home.
How much does therapy at Shifa Therapy cost?
Sessions start from USD 64 per session when you book a 4-session pack (USD 256 total) saving you 20%, or USD 80 per session for a single session.
Is Shifa Therapy secure?
Shifa Therapy is a 100% private and confidential platform you can trust for secure online therapy sessions.
Who can use Shifa Therapy?
Shifa Therapy is for all Muslims seeking mental health support online, offering therapy for individuals and couples of all ages and genders.
Are all therapists at Shifa Therapy licensed and qualified?
Yes, all therapists at Shifa Therapy are licensed and qualified professionals, ensuring you receive expert mental health support.
Do you allow session cancellations?
Yes, session cancellations are allowed if certain conditions are met. Please review our cancellation policy for details.
Do you allow refunds?
Yes, refunds are provided under certain conditions. Please check our refund policy for details.
Are Shifa Therapy sessions halal and faith-aligned?
Yes. Our therapists are trained to provide counseling that is respectful of Islamic values and principles. You can discuss mental health concerns in a way that aligns with your faith.
Can Shifa Therapy accommodate interfaith or non-Muslim clients?
Absolutely. While we specialize in Muslim-centered therapy, our licensed therapists can also work respectfully with clients from other faith backgrounds.
Can I get therapy from outside my city or country?
Yes. Shifa Therapy offers online sessions, so you can connect with licensed therapists no matter where you are, provided you have a stable internet connection.
Does Shifa Therapy accept insurance?
Shifa Therapy does not bill insurance directly. However, you can submit your receipt to your insurer for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Learn more about our insurance reimbursement process.
Find the Right Muslim Therapist in San Francisco, CA
Muslim therapists in San Francisco, CA provide online, faith-aligned mental health sessions for the Bay Area's 250,000+ Muslim residents. Licensed therapists are available through Shifa Therapy from $64/session, with most clients matched within 24 hours.
San Francisco is one of the most dynamic and innovative cities in the world, drawing professionals, students, and families from across the globe. Yet beneath the ambition and opportunity lies real pressure: the relentless cost of living, the pace of the tech sector, housing stress, and the challenge of building community in a city where life moves fast.
For Muslims in the Bay Area, these pressures are layered with the added responsibility of maintaining faith and cultural identity in an environment that rarely centers either. The Bay Area's Muslim community is one of the largest and most diverse in the United States, bringing together South Asian professionals, Arab families, Afghan immigrants, African American Muslims, and converts of many backgrounds spread across San Francisco and the surrounding counties.
Shifa Therapy connects Muslims in San Francisco and the broader Bay Area with licensed therapists who bring both clinical expertise and deep familiarity with Islamic values. Our therapists understand that faith shapes how you experience stress, relationships, and personal struggles. Sessions are confidential, conducted entirely online, and free from judgment.
Therapists who understand your faith
Our Bay Area Muslim therapists offer remote, confidential sessions for individuals, couples, and families across San Francisco and the surrounding region. We work with the full range of life challenges while honoring your Islamic beliefs and cultural background. Common areas of support include:
- Managing anxiety, stress, or depression in a high-pressure environment
- Navigating relationship challenges or family dynamics
- Coping with major life transitions, career pressures, or identity concerns
- Strengthening faith-aligned decision-making and self-reflection
- Processing grief, loss, or experiences of bias and Islamophobia
- Building emotional resilience and inner balance
With Shifa Therapy, your mental health care is designed to work with your values, not around them.
Online therapy made for San Francisco residents
The Bay Area's density, traffic, and demanding schedules can make in-person appointments feel like one more burden. Shifa Therapy's secure online platform lets you connect with a licensed Muslim therapist from your home, wherever that is across San Francisco or the wider metro.
Flexible session times mean therapy fits around your work and family life, not the other way around.
Muslim population in San Francisco, CA
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to one of the largest and most diverse Muslim communities in the United States. According to research by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, nearly 250,000 Muslims live across the six Bay Area counties, representing approximately 3.5 percent of the region's total population.
The community reflects extraordinary diversity, with South Asian Muslims forming the largest share at around 30 percent, followed by Arab Americans at 23 percent, Afghan communities at 17 percent, African American Muslims at 9 percent, and Asian Pacific Islander Muslims at 7 percent, alongside White and Iranian Muslims.
Bay Area Muslims are active in technology, business, academia, and civic life. Silicon Valley employs thousands of Muslim engineers and entrepreneurs, and organizations such as Zaytuna College in Berkeley, the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States, reflect the depth of the community's intellectual and institutional presence.
Neighborhoods and areas with notable Muslim presence
Muslim residents in the Bay Area are concentrated in Fremont, Santa Clara, San Jose, Oakland, and Daly City, as well as in the Bernal Heights and Mission districts within San Francisco proper.
Fremont is widely considered the center of Muslim life in Northern California, home to Afghan, Pakistani, Indian, and Middle Eastern communities alongside multiple mosques and halal businesses. Santa Clara draws Muslim tech professionals through institutions such as the Muslim Community Association, one of the largest mosques on the West Coast. Oakland carries deep significance for African American Muslims, while Daly City offers greater affordability and growing Southeast Asian and Arab communities.
These neighborhoods provide anchors for social, religious, and family life, making them practical hubs for Bay Area Muslims seeking culturally aware support and services.
Mosques and Islamic centers in San Francisco
San Francisco and the wider Bay Area have a large network of mosques and Islamic centers serving spiritual, educational, and social needs:
- Islamic Center of San Francisco (ICSF) has been serving the Bay Area since 1959 as the oldest mosque in San Francisco, offering daily prayers, Friday Jummah, an after-school Islamic program with a Hifz track, and active interfaith outreach.
- Islamic Society of San Francisco operates Masjid Darussalam, the largest mosque in downtown San Francisco, providing daily prayer services, Friday sermons, and a welcoming space for Muslims of all backgrounds.
- Alsabeel Masjid Noor Al-Islam serves as a hub for interfaith education, Quranic studies, family programs, and community events in the Bernal Heights area.
- Muslim Community Association (MCA), Santa Clara is one of the largest mosques on the West Coast, offering daily prayers, an Islamic school, youth programs, and extensive community services.
- Zaytuna College, Berkeley is the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States, hosting public events, lectures, and community programming alongside its academic mission.
These centers host Ramadan programs, Eid celebrations, youth activities, and interfaith events, supporting both the spiritual and social well-being of Bay Area Muslim residents.
Muslim schools and educational resources
The Bay Area offers several Islamic educational options for children and teens:
- San Francisco Islamic School has been providing full-time and Sunday school Islamic education since 2005, offering Quranic studies, Islamic history, and Arabic language programs from preschool through high school.
- ICSF After-School Islamic Program provides an after-school program in Islamic studies, Quranic memorization, and Arabic for children aged 5 to 12.
- Granada Islamic School in Fremont offers K-12 Islamic education with a strong college-preparatory curriculum integrated with Islamic studies.
- Rise Academy in Fremont provides K-8 Islamic education in a close-knit, community-focused environment.
Many Bay Area families supplement their children's public or private schooling with mosque-based weekend classes, Quranic programs, and youth leadership initiatives to ensure a strong foundation in both academics and faith.
Unique challenges for Muslims in San Francisco
Muslims in San Francisco experience a mix of opportunities and stressors tied to both the Bay Area's cultural energy and its broader social climate:
- Managing the intense cost of living, housing insecurity, and financial pressure alongside family and faith responsibilities
- Finding culturally and faith-aligned support in a city where Muslim community spaces are spread across a wide metro area
- Navigating identity as a religious minority in a largely secular, progressive urban environment
- Coping with experiences of Islamophobia, post-9/11 stigma, and ongoing misconceptions
- Integrating Islamic values with the pressures and culture of the tech industry
- Maintaining spiritual grounding and community connection in one of the most fast-paced cities in the country
Faith-sensitive therapy helps address these stressors while strengthening your emotional and spiritual resilience.
Take the first step toward calm and clarity
Therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Shifa Therapy's San Francisco Muslim counselors provide compassionate guidance that respects both your emotional and spiritual needs. Whether you are managing anxiety, working through relationship concerns, or seeking a space to reflect on your faith and life direction, our therapists are here to help.
Book an online session or message us on WhatsApp at +1 226 828 9306 to begin your journey toward emotional wellness and inner peace. With Shifa Therapy, support is confidential, flexible, and grounded in an understanding of your faith and values.
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