Clinical Psychologist

(PhD)
Dr Hajira

Clinical Psychologist

(PhD)

I am faith-based therapist who understands the unspoken struggles of Muslim families while offering practical, judgment-free solutions.

 

My Ideal clients include Muslim women, teenage girls, and families struggling with mental health, Neuro-Divergence, parenting challenges, trauma, and family dynamics. Many have never sought therapy before due to cultural stigma, religious misconceptions, or financial concerns.

 

I help families with Parenting Struggles & Behavioral Issues in Children-

 

Many Muslim parents struggle with raising children in a way that balances faith, discipline, and emotional well-being.

 

Common issues include:

 

Emotional Outbursts & Tantrums – Parents often dismiss children’s emotions, leading to anger issues, emotional suppression, and anxiety.

 

Discipline vs. Emotional Connection – Many parents default to strict discipline (yelling, hitting, or emotional withdrawal) rather than understanding the child’s needs.

 

Lack of Positive Communication – Children fear expressing their emotions due to judgment, comparison, or harsh criticism.

 

Neuro divergence in Children (ADHD & Autism) – Parents may not understand their child’s hyperactivity, impulsiveness, or social struggles, assuming it’s just bad behavior.

 

Sibling Rivalry & Favoritism – Unhealthy comparisons between siblings cause resentment, low self-esteem, and emotional trauma.

 

Academic Pressure – Parents often push children to excel in school, leading to burnout, stress, and fear of failure.

 

Teenage Rebellion & Identity Struggles – Parents struggle to understand why teens resist rules, question faith, or seek independence.

 

Parental Burnout – Mothers, in particular, feel overwhelmed with household duties, childcare, and lack of emotional support.

 

2. Psychological Issues Often Denied in Muslim Families

 

Many mental health conditions are dismissed as "weak Imaan" or a lack of gratitude, leaving clients to suffer in silence. Common but often misunderstood issues include:

 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – Religious OCD (Waswasa) causing intrusive thoughts about purity, Salah, or sin.

 

Bipolar Disorder – Extreme mood swings, impulsive behavior, and emotional instability, often mistaken for “overreacting.”

 

Clinical Depression – Persistent sadness, lack of motivation, and hopelessness, dismissed as laziness or ungratefulness.

 

Body Image & Eating Disorders – Young women struggling with self-esteem due to beauty standards, marriage pressure, or social comparisons.

 

Parental Neglect & Emotional Unavailability – Many parents focus only on education, marriage, or discipline, neglecting emotional needs.

 

Postpartum Depression & Anxiety – New mothers struggle silently due to shame, guilt, and lack of support.

 

Childhood Emotional Neglect – Many clients grew up in homes where emotions were dismissed, ignored, or punished, leading to low self-esteem and emotional suppression.

 

3. ADHD & Autism in Muslim Women & Families

 

Misunderstood Behaviors – Forgetfulness, disorganization, and social difficulties often labeled as “laziness” or “disobedience.”

 

Struggles with Spirituality – Guilt over inconsistent Salah, fasting, or Quran recitation due to executive dysfunction.

 

Lack of Family Support – Parents or spouses dismiss ADHD/autism as “just excuses.”

 

Sensory Overwhelm & Emotional Dysregulation – Struggling in loud family gatherings, bright masjids, or social events without understanding why.

 

4. Cultural & Social Pressures Unique to Muslim Families

 

Parental Expectations vs. Mental Health – Clients feel torn between pleasing their parents and prioritizing their well-being.

 

Marriage & Gender Roles – Women pressured to marry young, prioritize family over personal growth, and suppress emotions.

 

Fear of Judgment – Mental health struggles hidden due to fear of gossip, family shame, or being seen as “unstable.”

 

Strict Family Structures – Lack of personal space, control over decisions, and resistance to therapy due to family involvement in all aspects of life.

 

Their Goals & What They Want

 

To understand and manage their mental health with Islamic and psychological guidance.

 

To break free from generational trauma and create healthier family dynamics.

 

To heal from childhood neglect, abuse, or family expectations in a safe space.

 

To raise emotionally intelligent, confident, and resilient children without resorting to strict or harmful parenting methods.

 

To receive therapy without judgment from someone who understands their faith and struggles.

 

To learn coping strategies for ADHD, autism, OCD, bipolar, and depression without feeling ashamed.

 

To build self-confidence, set boundaries, and navigate relationships in a way that respects both their mental health and Islamic values.

 

How I Can Help & What I Specialize In

 

Faith-Based Therapy – Blending Islamic principles and psychology for a holistic healing approach.

 

ADHD & Autism Support – Helping women and families understand, accept, and navigate neuro divergence with strategies tailored to their needs.

 

OCD & Religious Scrupulosity Therapy – Helping clients manage intrusive thoughts about faith, sin, and purity.

 

Bipolar & Clinical Depression Treatment – Teaching emotional regulation, coping skills, and lifestyle adjustments.

 

Parenting & Child Psychology – Guiding parents in emotionally intelligent, positive discipline strategies that align with Islamic values.

 

Healing from Family Trauma & Neglect – Addressing unresolved childhood wounds, emotional suppression, and unhealthy family dynamics.

 

Bride Support, Marriage & Family Counseling – Helping clients become smart brides who embody feminity and grace, understand male psychology before getting married, communicate with family members, set healthy boundaries, and navigate cultural pressures.

 

Why You Should Choose Me:

 

I understand your struggles firsthand – your faith, cultural expectations, and family pressures.

 

I specialize in treating mental health conditions that Muslim families often dismiss, making therapy feel safe, relevant, and judgment-free.

 

I offer affordable therapy options, ensuring that financial struggles don’t prevent healing.

 

I provide a compassionate, faith-based approach, integrating Islamic principles with modern psychology.

 

I focus on both individual and family healing, making therapy beneficial for both parents and children.

Practice Details
Session Fee
$60 USD
$86760 ARS $91 AUD $319 BRL $84 CAD ¥424 CNY €51 EUR ₹5392 INR $1093 MXN $104 NZD £45 GBP ₴2536 UAH $60 USD
Languages
English, Hindi and Urdu
Therapy Format
Individuals and Families
Age
Toddlers (to 3), Children (4 to 12), Preteens (11 to 13), Adolescents (14 to 19), Adults (20 to 64) and Seniors (65+)
Genders
Women
Accepting clients
Online
Free Initial Consultation
Work & Education
Years in Practice
10 years
Education
  • BC University in 2016
Specialties
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Exposure Response Prevention
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Goal-Based therapy
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Intervention
Medication Management
Meditation/Contemplative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Neurofeedback
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychotherapy
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
Psychodynamic
Psychoeducation
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Psychopharmacology
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Reality Therapy
Relational
Schema Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Supportive Psychotherapy
Trauma Focused
Issues
Addiction
ADHD
Adoption
Agoraphobia
Alcohol Use
Alzheimer's
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Behavioral Issues
Betrayal
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality
Burnout
Business Problems
Career Counseling
Career Guidance
Child or Adolescent
Chronic Illness
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Pain
Chronic Relapse
Codependency
Communication Skills
Conflicts
Coping Skills
Decision Making
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Dialectical Behavior
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Fears and Phobias
Gambling
Grief
Group therapy, school prep
Hoarding
Infertility
Infidelity
Insight Oriented
Intellectual Disability
Internet Addiction
Jealousy
Learning Disabilities
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Loneliness
Marital and Premarital
Medical Detox
Medication Management
Midlife Crisis
Money Problems
Mood Disorders
Narcissistic Personality
Obesity
Obsessive Behavior
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Opioid Use Disorder MAT
Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Panic Attacks
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Postpartum
Pregnancy
Prenatal
Problems with Children
Psychosis
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Use Disorder
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Testing and Evaluation
Thinking Disorders
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury
Understanding Desires
Video Game Addiction
Wellness Mindfulness Resiliency training
Women's Issues
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