SALMA KHAN, LCSW Leading LA area South Asian Couples Therapist
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Hi! Thank you for stopping by and checking out SMK, THERAPY. A little about me and why I love doing what I do...
I have spent my life living in and around Los Angeles. Growing up as a South Asian, (i.e., Indian) Muslim American, I was sheltered or rather restricted from disclosing and discussing all things Mental Health. I learned early on that pain from trauma and abuses were expected (for all of us brown people) to be silently endured by the victim, and unseen hurt from inconspicuous ailments like anxiety and depression was merely masked by symptoms like headaches, dissociation, or rebellion. Stigmas and taboos have ultimately compelled me to pursue a life's passion and provide support, guidance and empowerment to others struggling to make sense of an invisible illness as we all attempt to break taboos, end archaic patterns, and begin to nurture growth and healing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California, receiving my MSW from USC, with a subspecialty in relationship counseling. My client-centric approach to psychotherapy allows me to develop bespoke, individualized treatment plans that meet the specific needs of my clients. My treatment methods include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, mindfulness training, emotion focused training (EFT), corporate wellness, PTSD and NPD abuse, stress management, grief and loss, and life transitions.
I have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups, and my clients have included those dealing with mental, emotional, and medical issues not limited to anxiety & depression, burnout (i.e., caregiver, corporate, pandemic related), grief/loss, relationship issues, addiction disorders, life transitions, and acculturation.
As the first-gen daughter of immigrant Muslim American South Asian parents, I was surrounded since childhood by high achievers and hard workers. This earnestness (that earned me multiple graduate degrees), coupled with my knowledge of human behavior and corporate culture, allows me to provide focused, personalized treatment plans and consultations.
I pride my values of confidentiality and discretion and provide therapy sessions offering a safe space to allow clients to be vulnerable, honest and free from judgment. Sessions are conducted via HIPAA compliant tele-therapy.