Salma Abdou, LMHC-DP
Therapist
(she/her)
“I always meet the client halfway, and I provide them with a safe space to openly express how they feel. I also try my best to be culturally responsive, as this permits the client to feel deeply understood.”
About Salma Abdou, LMHC-DP
Salma Abdou is a licensed mental health counselor (with diagnostic privilege) and clinical manager at Brightline’s Brooklyn clinic. Salma has worked as a care coordinator, teacher, therapist, and clinic manager throughout New York.
As a child, Salma struggled with anxiety. As conversations about therapy and mental health are taboo in Muslim American/Arab culture, she was somewhat ashamed of her mental health until she made the choice to become a therapist. This decision has enabled Salma to become a voice, a support, and a resource for many other Muslim American people who struggle with their mental health.
Salma provides evidence-based care using a variety of modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT).
Professional Summary
Education:
Master of Science (MS), Long Island University Post
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology (BS), John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
License Type(s): Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Diagnostic Privilege (LMHC-DP)
States where clinician is licensed: Massachusetts (LMHC10000128), New Jersey (37PC00826100), New York (011989), Florida (MH25565)
Experience:
Clinical Manager, Imagine Pediatrics
Founder/Supervisor, Mind Soul Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor and Therapy Manager, Brightline
Counselor, YLG Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
HARP Service Coordinator, Project Hospitality
Training:
Intern, Maimonides Medical Center
In-person care in Brooklyn. Virtual care from home.
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