Counsellor
Golden Hour Counselling
Silver Spring, Maryland, 20904
About:
As a Muslim woman of Indo-Caribbean descent who is the oldest daughter of immigrant parents, I’ve lived the struggle of navigating multiple minority identities. I have seen, first-hand, many people struggle with their mental health and how it impacts not only them but also others around them, including those they care for the most.
We all know there is a stigma surrounding mental health care and I understand the additional stigma there is for the BIPOC community, Muslims, and other marginalized groups, making it harder for us to seek help as a result.
I create a space where you can share without feeling judged or misunderstood because of your culture or religion. I have the cultural and psychological knowledge that helps bridge the gap between mental health care and your specific needs.
This is Your Golden Hour.
Shortly after sunrise or before sunset, when the sunlight is softer and warmer, there is a beautiful golden hue and something about it feels magical.
This is the Golden Hour.
Each golden hour and every unset reveals that there is more to life than the day-to-day grind. It ground us and shows us that there is still beauty and opportunities for gratitude even when everything feels like it’s going awry.
At Golden Hour Counseling, I will help you find calm and consistency in the chaos of life.
Experience your own Golden hour.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, so we will adapt to meet your specific needs. You are invited to take the lead during therapy as you are the expert on yourself and my goal is to help you feel more empowered. All parts of you and your circumstances are taken into consideration to help address life’s worries and create inner contentment and calm.
We will spend a significant amount of time learning about your culture, upbringing, and other identities, to understand how they contribute to who you are, how you view the world, your concerns, as well as how you cope.
You’re more than your problems, and context matters.
Together, we will work to understand and unlearn thought patterns that are getting in your way. This helps us get to the root of the issue and create effective and long-lasting change. You will be equipped with skills and knowledge that you can use throughout your life to continuously accomplish your goals. We will have honest but difficult conversations to help you be your brightest, most authentic self.
My hope is that you are able to do the hard work with me now to be able to be self–sufficient long-term.
I am honored to be a part of your journey to wellness, to hold space for you when you normally don’t dare to take up space, to provide support when it feels like there’s nowhere to turn, and to laugh alongside you as we do the difficult, and rewarding work.
