Ferial Youkhanna - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

24 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Ferial Youkhanna

My name is Ferial Youkhanna. I speak English, Arabic and Chaldean. I graduated with a Bachelors in Social Work from University of Detroit Mercy and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health/Micro Social Work from Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan . I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered, and motivational interviewing. I have intense experiences working with couples and individuals struggling with mental illness such as: Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Grief and Bereavement , Gambling Addiction, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, OCD, Trauma Counseling; Survival and Resilience and Marital Issues.

SPECIALTIES
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Addictions- Gambling
Relationship issues/Marital
Depression
PTSD
Greif
Adjustment Disorder

Also experienced in:
Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder ,
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 0ver 24 years.
I provide counseling services in three languages beside the English language, I speak, write and read, Arabic language fluently. Also, I speak Aramaic/ Chaldean language.

Licenses

LMSW

6801078369

Professional experience

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

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Imago Relationship Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

Arabic
English

8 Reviews

“A great match!”

“Amazing! Listens, responds and really cares!”

“Ferial has been a real rock of wisdom and guidance through a very tough time. She listens and is very attentive to your needs she offers opinions and guidance along with care and understanding. She has been wonderful.!”

“Ferial made me feel comfortable, she is knowledgeable, explains things well, is helpful, accurate and will continue to see her.”

“She's great always finds a way to a solution and respects what I say and is very knowledgeable.”

“Dr. Youkhanna has been an incredibly attentive, empathic, and helpful therapist to me and my fiancé. She actively listens to us and is very respectful of our situation, opinions, and personalities. She also sends us worksheets after each session to brush up on the details/issues we all discussed, which we really appreciate and have found them to be helpful!”

“I am so thankful for her. After three sessions it is abundantly clear that she is a perfect fit for me chosen for me by better help from my preferences. She is knowledgeable, professional, both delicate and direct when needed. I appreciate her help so much. After every session I improve so much with my perspective and emotional healing process as she guides me through what to expect and how to respond without being too hard on myself during my grief and transition to healing. I highly recommend her and better help.”

“It was just what I needed at the time”

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