I am a bilingual mental health counselor at OHSU's Intercultural Psychiatric Program. I work with adults of all ages who come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, including:

• Refugees
• Immigrants
• Survivors of war, torture and violence

I speak Arabic and English and enjoy working with people who speak different languages and come from different backgrounds. I understand how culture can shape a person's experiences, needs and challenges.

I provide a range of mental health services, including:

• Mental health assessments to understand each patient's needs
• Individual therapy
• Group counseling
• Helping people understand their mental health challenges and learn ways to manage them
• Treatment plans based on each person's needs and goals

I believe it's important to build trust with patients so they feel safe, comfortable and respected. I understand how frightening or painful experiences can affect mental health. I work to create a safe place where patients can talk about them. I see each person as an individual with their own experiences and needs.

I am passionate about helping people manage emotional challenges. I want to help them recognize their strengths and gain confidence as they work toward improving their sense of well-being and quality of life. I believe it's important to listen to patients and learn about their culture rather than make assumptions about them. I work with patients as partners to help them achieve their goals.

I use treatments that have been shown to be effective while taking each person's experiences, cultural background and needs into account.

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping and traveling. Being outdoors and staying active helps me recharge. I also enjoy Pilates, trying new foods and learning about different cultures.