Mental health is important to one’s well-being and needs to be acknowledged and properly managed. While the best course of action for mental health illnesses is to seek professional help from doctors and other mental health professionals, we can help alleviate some pain by talking about some of the challenges you are facing. Children and youth are developing depression, anxiety, ADHD as well as a myriad of other disorders at younger ages and can be unsure about what they are feeling before or during a diagnosis. Talking about your issues can decrease the impact you feel and talking about suicide and suicidal thoughts can help reduce the chances of suicidal actions.

Substance abuse can affect anybody. It is the use of licit or illicit substances outside of what is recommended by health professionals. It can include taking alcohol, illegal drugs, or even over-the-counter or prescription medication to the point where the substance is negatively affecting one’s everyday life or quality of life. We can help you talk about how substances are affecting your life and support you in working towards positive action and change.

Domestic violence is an umbrella term broadly representing any form of abuse or violence experienced within a family setting. This includes any intimate partner violence you may experience from your intimate partner, as well as any abuse a parent perpetrates against their children. To name a few, the nature of domestic violence can be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or financial.

Peer pressure and bullying can be challenging experiences when navigating school and work. Bullying can be experienced on the basis of many things, including the victim’s identities and social practices.

Pornography is a widespread issue in our digital age, with pornographic images and content available at our fingertips. Pornography’s easy accessibility leads to early exposure and long-term addiction.

Crafting and maintaining a Muslim identity is difficult in the west, where many values, beliefs, and practices/culture are dissonant from the more Christian and increasingly secular society. It is can be helpful to speak about the challenges and barriers one faces as a Muslim in our society, and we are here to listen.

Relationships can take many different roles. They can be familial relationships with our parents, siblings, extended families, and can go and encompass relationships we have within the community. Navigating relationships can be difficult, and we are hear to listen and support you in managing them.

Marriage can be confusing and a loaded topic for Muslims in the West. Navigating your family, culture, and one’s own choices before marriage and then managing the new relationship afterwards can be stressful. Asking for advice and support can be helpful in strengthening your bond and making difficult decisions. We can support you through the ups and downs of marriage.

Sexual orientation and gender identity are topics coming to the forefront in our society as each person tries to find themselves and understand who they are. We work from a culture-infused Islamic perspective to discuss any conflicts you may be experiencing. We are here to facilitate your narrative.