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Therapy for Relationships: to Yourself, Others, and the World

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I provide a warm, supportive, and judgement-free space where college students, adults of all ages, and couples can break free from shame and anxiety and explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences with compassion and care. Together, we’ll explore what’s at the root of your suffering and inspire meaningful growth and change.

Therapy with Zakieh

Specialties

  • You’ve spent a lifetime putting others’ feelings and needs ahead of yours. Maybe you prefer the discomfort of self sacrificing over the discomfort of upsetting or angering others. There is a better way! Let’s work together to build a life in which you can get your needs and desires met while still preserving the relationships that matter to you.

  • Anxiety, worry, fear, stress, and all related emotions can make it feel impossible to be present and enjoy life. Anxiety is the antithesis of joy and ease. I can help get to the root of why the worry and tension is so loud to begin with and support you in the process of turning down the noise so that you can get back to living and feeling alive.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured, evidence-based, psychotherapy designed to alleviate distress from traumatic memories, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and much more. I see folks for EMDR solely as well as EMDR in conjunction with talk therapy.

  • Relationships are at the core of my work. Together, we will explore your earliest, most formative relationships and uncover the impact they have on your patterns to relating to romantic partners, friends, colleagues, and more.

    For couples/relationships (2+), we will work together to discover the vulnerable feelings underneath your patterns of conflict and disconnect and build a new way of communicating and relating. I also offer a 3-4 month premarital/pre-commitment program for couples who are engaged or taking a new, big step in life together.

  • Maybe you’ve been at odds with yourself for so long that you can’t even fathom a world where you actually like yourself. I have helped many individuals overcome self hatred and shame to reach a place of genuine self admiration and confidence.

  • Whether you are struggling with food restriction, binging, or purging, or you simply wish you had a better relationship to food, I am here to help. Together, we’ll understand where your struggles with food come from and improve your ability to listen to your hunger and fullness cues. As with all therapy, this work moves entirely at your pace and never faster than what you are ready for.

  • I support individuals who are currently in narcissistic and emotionally abusive relationships (romantic, platonic, career, and otherwise) as well as people who have experienced them in their childhood or past and are looking for a safe place to understand and process what happened and avoid repeating patterns in the future.

  • You have so much to offer others and the world, but your inner critic will not let up for a single moment so that you can share it! Maybe you are flooded with thoughts like:

    This is so embarrassing”

    “I should just cancel; it will be less stressful if I stay at home”

    “Nobody likes me”

    “What if there’s an awkward silence?”

    “Everyone is looking at me, and they’re judging”

    “I’m going to make a fool of myself”

    Like any kind of anxiety, we will partner to explore what is underneath these thoughts and work together to find more ease and comfort in your skin.

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What People Are Saying

Zakieh is a kind, compassionate, and extremely skillful clinician. She brings in her wonderful personality, passion for social change, and deep wisdom with each client in a personalized approach. Can’t recommend her enough!

— Olivia Russak, LMFT

Zakieh is a dedicated and passionate clinician who is committed to serving others. Working with her, you will gain a deeper understanding of self. Together, you can navigate your unique experience and overcome your struggles.

— Christina King, LMFT

I had the privilege of working with Zakieh for years. She brings such a wealth of knowledge and skills to her work. Her warmth and authenticity shines through in the amazing work that she does with all of her clients. I highly recommend her!

— Adam Stoker, PhD