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Online therapist

Atiq Shomar

Supportive therapist for relationship and family change

Credentials
LCSW, LMSW
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Arizona, Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Atiq

Atiq Shomar is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on relationship changes, family issues, and the effects of trauma and grief. Atiq offers a calm, direct presence and aims to help people feel seen while they work through difficult transitions. Conversations are straightforward and centered on the client’s goals and daily life.

Atiq brings 18 years of experience to sessions and combines professional knowledge with lived perspective as a therapist of color who identifies as non-binary.

Background and approach

This background informs an emphasis on cultural humility and LGBTQ+ affirming care. Atiq respects diverse identities and relationship structures, including non-monogamous arrangements. People often seek help for separation and divorce, coping with cancer and its emotional impact, or challenges tied to gender and women’s issues.

Atiq also supports those dealing with grief, abuse, and complex family dynamics. The work includes naming what matters most, making step-by-step plans, and practicing new ways of relating. Therapy is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s needs.

Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and managing strong emotions. Atiq aims to help clients notice small changes that add up to meaningful improvement. Before beginning, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

The approach is adaptable and rooted in listening first, then tailoring support to the client’s life and values.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Many clients benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on emotions, relationships, and practical coping. One common approach helps people identify patterns in how they relate to others and then practice new ways of communicating. This can reduce conflict and improve everyday interactions. Another helpful method focuses on processing grief and trauma by naming painful experiences, pacing the work, and building strategies to manage strong feelings. This approach aims to make intense emotions more manageable and to support steady progress. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit current needs, goals, and preferences. That decision evolves over time as the therapist and client check what helps and adjust as needed. If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the original profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins from locations with less interruption. Some formats also let people choose whether to appear on camera, use audio only, or handle shorter focused visits when schedules are tight. These practical benefits help therapy fit into day-to-day routines while keeping the focus on progress and relationship change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Areas include relationship transitions, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief, and LGBT issues. Additional focus covers cancer impact, divorce and separation, multicultural concerns, polyamory and women's issues.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical, with direct conversation and attention to everyday life. Sessions aim to set clear goals, build communication skills, and address emotions step by step.
What experience does the therapist bring?
The therapist has 18 years of clinical experience and draws on both professional work and lived perspective to support clients through complex life events.
What credentials and region are listed?
Credentials shown are LCSW and LMSW with licensure noted in Arizona and Michigan. The therapist practices out of Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking to know whether online, phone, or in-person sessions are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the final match and region.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Arizona, Michigan
Languages
English

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