Mahiboob Syed-Vardhan - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

20 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Mahiboob Syed-Vardhan

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York state with approximately twenty years of experience in working with multicultural individuals dealing with wide range of challenges. I am passionate about helping others become the best version of who they are meant to be.

I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families focusing on mending relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, women’s issues, and life coaching. I believe every individual is unique, so I tailor my person-centered approach from a variety of modalities; including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Holistic approach. I like to focus more on the present and help you be able to move forward to a better, happier and healthier life.

I have extensive experience with working with individuals of all different ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. Coming from a multicultural background I pay special attention to the cultural context. I am especially passionate about working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds, and providing linguistically sensitive, culturally appropriate, and multicultural focused treatments tailored to your background and presenting concerns.

I am a strong believer in positive thinking. I am all about moving forward. I would like to know your past; however, I don’t like to dwell on it. I would like to help you move forward so you can enjoy your present and look forward to your future. With lots of empathy and dash of humor, I can help you overcome anything!

Licenses

LMHC

001453

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English
Hindi
Urdu

15 Reviews

“She is an inspiring no bs therapist who shows you the reality you might be choosing to not see and be more practical. Something I really needed to learn. I especially love her approach of looking forward rather than dwelling on the past.”

“I am very happy so far”

“A very understanding and motivating person with thoughtful insights. She immediately helped me and I wish I could afford to continue speaking with her”

“Extremely caring, attentive, and thorough…while at the same time keeping things “real,” which is also very much appreciated.”

“Good”

“Mahiboob is an amazing person and therapist! She listens carefully and provides suggestions which help me resolve my issues. She is so easy to talk with and I have learned a great deal about myself during these past months. Especially helpful with anxiety and addiction issues!!”

“She is amazing, knowledgeable and so sweet. Makes me feel so comfortable all the time.”

“Super organized, welcoming presence and equitable with feedback.”

“Very kind and thoughtful during my time of need.”

“The best out there!”

“My overall experience with Mahiboob was excellent! She is very detailed and warm in her approach. I felt very comfortable speaking with her, and she provided me with great information and recommendations.<br /> <br /> Thank you again!”

“She is truly knowledgeable, and so compassionate. Its been one week with her yet her positivity has been reflecting me in such a good way that I feel like I am better shape to control situations. Im looking forward to develop more ways to work on myself with her help!”

“My boyfriend and I have only had 2 sessions. But Mahiboob has helped both of us understand what it means to be a better partner!! She is supportive but will also tell you if you’re wrong. She gives a different perspective on how to look at what your partner is trying to communicate! Love love love ♥️♥️♥️”

“So far after a first session I feel confident that Mahiboob will help us navigate our relationship issues and arrive at the best possible outcome.”

“I am enjoying my time learning from Mahiboob. She is so knowledgeable and is so kind hearted. I really appreciate her honesty and how she tells you how it it.!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.