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Rehana Rafiq
Registered Social Worker
Anxiety & Stress Depression Mood Disorders Trauma Discrimination & islamophobia
Experience
41+ years
Speaks
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
Speaks
Punjabi, English, Hindi, Urdu
Ferzana Jamani
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor & Educator
Anxiety & Stress Depression Grief and Loss Anger Management Mood Disorders
Experience
28+ years
Speaks
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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Get help from the therapist with 2-3 years of experience
64 USD /session
Billed amount 256 USD
- 4 sessions - 50 mins each
- 2-3 years of experience therapists
- Dedicated support 7 days a week
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96 USD /session
Billed amount 384 USD
- 4 sessions - 50 mins each
- 3+ years of experience therapists
- Dedicated support 7 days a week
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144 USD /session
Billed amount 576 USD
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- 5+ years of experience therapists
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220 USD /session
Billed amount 880 USD
- 4 sessions - 50 mins each
- 10+ years of experience therapists
- Dedicated support 7 days a week
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80 USD /session
Billed amount 80 USD
- 1 session - 50 mins
- 2-3 years of experience therapists
- Dedicated support 7 days a week
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120 USD /session
Billed amount 120 USD
- 1 session - 50 mins
- 3+ years of experience therapists
- Dedicated support 7 days a week
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180 USD /session
Billed amount 180 USD
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- 5+ years of experience therapists
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275 USD /session
Billed amount 275 USD
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- 10+ years of experience therapists
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Who are the best Muslim therapists in New York?
5 best Muslim therapists in New York are:
How do I find a Muslim therapist in New York?
Shifa Therapy helps you find and connect with a Muslim therapist in New York. 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?
Shifa Therapy offers flexible and affordable plans, with sessions starting as low as USD 64.
Is Shifa Therapy secure?
Shifa Therapy s 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.
Find the right Muslim therapist in New York
Searching for a Muslim therapist in New York can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re looking for care that respects both your mental health needs and your faith. Many Muslims hesitate to start therapy because they worry about being misunderstood, judged, or having to constantly explain their values and cultural background.
Shifa Therapy connects individuals in New York with licensed Muslim therapists, psychologists, and counselors who offer compassionate, culturally aware, and faith-sensitive care.
Whether you’re dealing with emotional stress, relationship challenges, or personal struggles, working with someone who understands your worldview can make therapy feel safer and more effective.
Licensed Muslim therapists serving clients in New York
Shifa Therapy offers trusted male and female Muslim therapists based in New York who provide fully remote therapy sessions. Our approach is guided by the Quran and Sunnah, offering support that aligns with your faith and values.
Each professional is trained to help individuals, couples, and families, providing a safe, confidential space for personal reflection, healing, and growth.
Our Muslim mental health providers in New York assist clients with a wide range of challenges such as:
- Improving communication and relationships
- Managing stress, anxiety, or depression
- Navigating life transitions
- Enhancing coping strategies and self-awareness
- Providing faith-sensitive guidance aligned with your values
Beyond clinical training, our therapists bring cultural awareness and faith sensitivity into their work, creating a confidential, respectful space where clients can speak openly and honestly.
Online therapy for New York residents
Shifa Therapy provides secure online therapy to clients across New York State. Our therapists are licensed to work with New York residents, allowing you to receive professional support from the privacy of your home.
Online therapy can be especially helpful in a city where time constraints, long commutes, and demanding schedules make in-person appointments difficult. Sessions are confidential, flexible, and designed to fit into real life, without compromising the quality of care.
Muslim population in New York
New York is home to one of the largest Muslim communities in the United States, with an estimated 600,000–700,000 Muslims living across the city and surrounding areas.
The community is highly diverse, including South Asians, Arabs, African Americans, and immigrants from various countries.
Many Muslim New Yorkers actively participate in community events, cultural programs, and faith-based organizations, creating a vibrant support network for residents seeking culturally and faith-sensitive services.
Neighborhoods and areas with large Muslim communities
Muslims in New York are concentrated in neighborhoods such as Queens, Brooklyn, and parts of the Bronx, where cultural diversity and strong community ties provide a supportive environment.
Areas like Jackson Heights, Flushing, Bay Ridge, and Astoria are known for their high concentration of Muslim residents, halal restaurants, cultural centers, and faith-based institutions.
These neighborhoods often serve as hubs for social, educational, and religious activities, making them ideal locations for residents seeking culturally aware therapy.
Mosques and Islamic centers in New York
New York City has numerous mosques and Islamic centers that serve both spiritual and social needs. Some prominent ones include:
- Islamic Cultural Center of New York (Upper East Side, Manhattan): One of the largest mosques in NYC with regular prayers and community programs.
- Masjid al-Farah (Brooklyn): Offers daily prayers, educational classes, and youth programs.
- Masjid At-Taqwa (Queens): Known for community engagement, counseling, and family support initiatives.
- Masjid Manhattan (Lower Manhattan): Central hub for religious activities and social outreach.
- The Islamic Center of Long Island (Garden City): Serves suburban Muslim families with classes and community events.
These centers often collaborate with community organizations and provide resources for emotional and mental well-being, making therapy more culturally integrated.
Muslim schools and educational institutions
New York has several Islamic schools that provide faith-based education for children and teens. Examples include:
- Brooklyn Islamic School (Brooklyn): Offers Qur’an memorization, Arabic language classes, and extracurricular programs.
- New York Islamic School (Queens): Combines academic education with Islamic studies and social development.
- Darul Uloom New York (Queens): Focused on traditional Islamic scholarship and community leadership.
- Al-Madinah School (Brooklyn & Bronx campuses): Emphasizes academic excellence alongside Islamic values.
Families often seek therapists who understand the intersection of faith, culture, and education, particularly for children and teens navigating academic and social pressures.
Mental health challenges faced by Muslims in New York
Life in New York can be fast-paced and demanding. Many residents experience chronic stress due to long working hours, financial pressure, overcrowded living conditions, and limited personal downtime. These challenges can take a serious toll on emotional well-being.
Some of the most common mental health concerns among New York residents include:
- Persistent stress and burnout related to work and cost of living.
- Anxiety linked to high expectations, performance pressure, and uncertainty.
- Depression, emotional exhaustion, or feeling disconnected.
- Relationship and family challenges in busy or high-pressure environments.
- Grief and loss, including migration-related separation from family.
- Difficulty balancing personal needs with professional or family obligations.
- Marital expectations influenced by cultural or religious norms.
- Faith-related questions, guilt, or internal conflict.
- Experiences of discrimination, Islamophobia, or feeling misunderstood.
- Balancing Islamic values with modern urban life.
For Muslim individuals, these challenges are often layered with cultural expectations, stigma around mental health, and the pressure to “stay strong” without asking for help.
How can therapy support you
Muslims in New York seek therapy for many reasons. Some want relief from emotional distress, while others want better tools to manage life’s challenges. Shifa Therapy provides faith-based, culturally sensitive therapy that can help with:
- Managing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
- Improving communication and relationships
- Processing grief, loss, or major life changes
- Building healthier coping strategies
- Gaining clarity around identity and personal values
- Addressing emotional struggles in a faith-sensitive way
Therapy is not a sign of weak faith, it is a step toward emotional resilience and self-understanding.
Muslim therapist NYC for culturally and faith-aligned care
If you are specifically searching for a Muslim therapist NYC, Shifa Therapy helps connect New York residents with licensed Muslim mental health professionals who understand both psychological care and Islamic values.
Our therapists are experienced in supporting clients who want therapy that respects faith, culture, and personal boundaries, without needing to constantly explain religious or cultural context.
Urdu, Bengali, and South Asian Muslim therapists in New York
Language and cultural understanding play a major role in effective therapy. Shifa Therapy offers access to therapists who understand South Asian family systems, cultural expectations, and faith-based values.
Clients looking to find Urdu therapists in New York can connect with Muslim therapists who are comfortable working with Urdu-speaking individuals and families, helping communication feel more natural and emotionally safe.
For those seeking a Bengali therapist NYC, Shifa Therapy also supports clients from Bengali-speaking backgrounds who want culturally aware therapy that respects both mental health needs and religious values.
Pakistani and Indian Muslim therapy support in New York
Many individuals and families search specifically to find Pakistani therapists New York because they want support from someone familiar with Pakistani culture, family dynamics, and faith-related concerns.
Shifa Therapy works with Muslim therapists who understand South Asian backgrounds, including clients who want to find Pakistani therapists Brooklyn or connect with therapists serving Muslim communities across New York State through online sessions.
We also support couples and families looking for Indian couples therapy NYC, especially where cultural expectations, extended family dynamics, and religious values play a role in relationship challenges.
Islamic and faith-sensitive therapists serving Brooklyn and New York
Clients searching to find Islamic therapists New York often want therapy that aligns with Islamic principles while remaining clinically professional and confidential.
Shifa Therapy offers access to Muslim therapists who serve clients across the state, including those specifically looking for Islam therapists in Brooklyn, NYC. Our therapists provide faith-sensitive guidance that respects Islamic values while addressing emotional and psychological concerns.
This approach allows clients to explore mental health challenges without feeling disconnected from their faith or judged for religious beliefs.
Faith, culture, and language-aware therapy with Shifa Therapy
Shifa Therapy understands that Muslim clients in New York come from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Whether you are seeking a Muslim therapist in NYC, an Urdu-speaking counselor, a Bengali therapist, or culturally aware South Asian couples therapy, our goal is to make mental health care feel accessible, respectful, and aligned with your values.
All sessions are confidential, remote, and designed to support individuals, couples, and families across New York, including Brooklyn, Queens, and surrounding areas.
If you’re looking for a Muslim psychologist or counselor in New York, Shifa Therapy offers a compassionate, faith-aligned space for healing and growth. Our therapists understand both your emotional struggles and your spiritual values.
Book a session online or message us on WhatsApp at +1 226 828 9306 to take a step toward peace, balance, and inner well-being. Our licensed therapists in New York provide faith-aligned, confidential online care tailored to your needs and values.
You don’t have to navigate emotional challenges alone. Support is available, on your terms, and with understanding.
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