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Ibtisam Azem, LMSW
psychotherapist

Ibtisam Azem LMSW

“And I tell myself, a moon will rise from my darkness.” Mahmud Darwish

  • ANXIETY
  • ARABIC-SPEAKING
  • COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT)
  • MINDFULNESS
  • TRAUMA
Not Accepting New Clients
Not Open for Supervision/Consulting

I view the therapy process as a journey that can at times be challenging, but it will open new doors and horizons to our internal and external worlds. My experiences as a Palestinian is deeply linked to my holistic approach that takes into consideration the spectrum of sociopolitical and cultural factors that impact our experiences, and the intersecting spaces in which they take place.

I strive to be a therapist who creates a safe space to understand the complexity of personal and collective experiences of trauma and resilience. I deploy practical and theoretical frames to understand what takes place inside of you and co-create a journey that helps you to move forward. I will listen to you and engage patiently and passionately as we find a path to better understand and retrace your own journey to the
present.

My professional experience in other fields, as a journalist and novelist, and my extensive interaction with people from various cultural backgrounds, informs and enriches my approach. Our relationship is one of the most important pillars for successful therapy. Humor, art and literary references are additional tools that I use for inspiration and to deal with challenges. I believe that therapy can be a process of discovery that brings joy alongside reflections of pain.

I provide therapy in Arabic & English.

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