Meet
Dr. Khan
I have always been a good listener. It has come naturally to me to care deeply about others - from my family to my friends. People have always relied on me for support.
This led me to a path to becoming a psychologist. I was seeking how I could help heal the pain I heard from so many around me. In my community, people did not go to therapy. Yet, I knew that there was a need.
I have since dedicated Khan Therapy LLC practice to providing services to those who do not typically think therapy is for them. I want to bring healing to those who have been suffering in silence and losing hope.
I have a commitment to working on healing trauma as it is often the root of so many problems across generations. This includes systemic oppression including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, classism, etc. Helping people learn to be free and empowered is part of my mission to help heal the world.
Dr. Khan has extensive Training:
Somatic Experiencing for Trauma - Advanced Year
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT certified)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Relational Psychodynamic Therapy
Multicultural Concentration - Cultural Humility
Advanced Training in Transgender Mental Health Care
Integration of Spirituality
She has worked with all ages - but currently sees adults (over 18+).
She has worked at many different type of settings before going full time in Private Pratice:
Counseling Centers
Community Clinics
School Based Mental Health Services
Foster Care Programs
Partial Hospitalization Programs
Therapeutic Schools
COMMITMENT
TO
DIVERSITY
Dr. Khan hopes to create a safe space for you in therapy to examine how these forces affect you. Trauma from oppression is real and can cause symptoms of anxiety, depression and rage, which you may be blaming yourself for - instead of understanding how these systems of oppression affect you. The goal is not to have you conform or assimilate to the dominate culture - but instead to embrace your authentic self and empower to make decisions that are best for you.
Please note that I will not remain neutral when I hear about these forms of oppression or abuse. Silence and Neutrality is Violence. It is my value to acknowledge and name this in therapy with intent of empowerment. I may not be the right therapist for you if you do not share these values.
Because there are very few psychologists who fit my demographics and specialties, priority for therapy is given to People of Color, LGBTQIA+ clients particularly Trans clients, and Progressive or Non-Traditional Muslim clients who are looking for the treatment I provide. This is an equity initiative to help correct the imbalance in the mental health world.
We acknowledge that we are on the Indigenous Land of Lenapehoking (Lenni-Lenape).