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Online therapist

Faiza Anwar

Practical support for family and life changes

Credentials
LPC, LMHC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
New York, Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Faiza

Faiza Anwar is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, family conflicts, depression, and parenting concerns. She also supports those facing grief, relationship strain, low self-esteem, ADHD challenges, and adjustments during life changes. Faiza creates a straightforward, nonjudgmental space so people can talk about what feels hard right now.

She holds licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC and brings ten years of clinical experience to sessions.

Background and approach

Faiza keeps things practical and collaborative. She aims to help clients find clearer ways to cope and communicate within their family lives. Her work pays attention to cultural background and multicultural concerns.

She listens for how culture, identity, and family expectations affect everyday stress and relationships. Conversations tend to focus on concrete steps and real-world problem solving instead of jargon. Sessions cover both immediate coping skills and longer-term patterns that contribute to recurring problems.

Faiza helps people set small goals, try new behaviors, and notice what changes. The aim is steady progress that fits each person and family. People meet with her to talk through practical issues and to get support while making changes.

She emphasizes respect and openness and partners with clients to shape a plan that fits their life and priorities.

Evidence-based approaches and online family support

Faiza uses common evidence-based techniques that focus on skills people can use day to day. One approach emphasizes teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as pacing emotions, simple breathing methods, and breaking problems into manageable steps to reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on improving communication and problem solving within families and relationships, helping people express needs clearly and practice small behavioral changes that build trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit the situation. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted over time based on how things are going.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into a busy family schedule. These options let people connect from home, use shorter check-ins when needed, and keep therapy flexible while working toward steady, practical change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Faiza focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, depression, relationships, grief, parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, offering a nonjudgmental space to talk through problems and try concrete strategies.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials with licensure in Texas; specific license numbers are TX LPC 93613 and NY LMHC 005378.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
New York, Texas
Languages
English

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