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Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
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Baltimore, MD 21207
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I am of South Asian descent and open to clients of all backgrounds. However, I know there is a great need for therapy in South Asian communities. I grew up witnessing how harmful stigma can be surrounding mental health. I am an avid believer that everyone is entitled to therapy. We can work together in your journey of healing! You do not have to suffer alone nor feel shameful about it. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting.
I am dual licensed in New York and Maryland. I specialize in trauma, grief, women's issues, faith based concerns, and mental health disorders(anxiety, depression). I utilize different therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, strengths-based approach, trauma Informed therapy, and person-centered therapy.
If you are an adult, couple, or family in need of therapy please feel free to contact me. Email is preferred! Let's cultivate what is already in you and bring forth healing.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
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Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 29581 Zahanara Aktar
- License: LMSW NY State 117438 117438 / 2022
- Attended Columbia School of Social Work , Masters of Science/Advanced Clinical , Graduated 2022
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Faith
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Bangla(Sylehti/Shuddo) ,
Hindi ,
Spanish (conversational) ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Bangla(Sylehti/Shuddo) ,
Hindi ,
Spanish (conversational) ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Grief Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Baltimore, MD 21207
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Additional Location
Astoria, NY 11106
Nearby Areas
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Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW