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Tahreer Ahmad

LA LPC 7152
Credentials
LA LPC 7152
NPI Number
1548745268
Location
Louisiana
Languages
English
Tahreer Ahmad

Accepting new clients

10 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome
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About Tahreer Ahmad

My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that our behaviors and emotional patterns are shaped by the systems we’re part of and the relationships that have influenced us. I strive to deeply understand each client’s story how they came to see themselves and the world around them and how those perspectives impact their present-day experiences. I believe that, together, we can uncover and work through the obstacles that may be keeping you from living the life you want.

I’ll bring my training in cognitive-behavioral and experiential approaches to support you in a way that feels collaborative, respectful, and attuned to your goals. I work with individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, and difficulties in communication within their relationships or family dynamics. In our initial sessions, we’ll take a thoughtful and in-depth look at the concerns bringing you in, and together we’ll develop a personalized plan to help you regain a sense of balance and well-being

I know that reaching out for support isn’t always easy, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain. In therapy, we’ll work together to explore what’s getting in the way and begin moving toward the life you want to live. You’re not alone, and support is available.

Licenses

LPC
7152

Professional experience

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

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Antisocial personality
  • Attachment issues
  • Avoidant personality
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Dependent personality
  • Divorce and separation
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration issues
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Personality disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Trichotillomania
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Systemic Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Tahreer has been great at getting us both to open up. Its not easy to get couples that have been together 20 years to look at themselves and confront challaging feelings, thank you Tahreer!”

“Tahreer Ahmad has been a solid guide through my chronic depression, generalized anxiety, and trauma from military service. She’s direct, listens without judgment, and helps unpack the escalation in a way that’s actionable. Sessions cut through the chaos—recommended for vets needing real clarity.”

“Friendly, professional and good at counselling.”

“I have been in therapy for over a decade I have seen many therapists and Tahreer is leagues above them. Took very little time for her to challenge me in ways no one else has. Amazing therapist and great for black and white overthinking intellectualizers. I am really excited to see how much we can achieve throughout our sessions”

“Tahreer is a good listener, she is so professional. Always on time. Honestly I feel comfortable talking with her.”

“Tahreer is a good listener, she is so professional. Always on time. Honestly I feel comfortable talking with her.”

“She is compassionate and understanding. She breaks it down in small actionable ways to help me.”

“I have to say that I am very pleased with tahreer. It is very reassuring that she makes herself readily available if you ever need to talk about anything. As a therapist, she is more than qualified to deal with whatever life is throwing at you. But she really excels as a person. She's super easy to talk to and really listens when you need it. On a side note, I also am very appreciative of the advice given from another new parent. I honestly don't know how she could do all the therapy she does AND mother a child, on top of all the regular things she has to do in everyday life. Much respect.”

“She always makes me feel comfortable. She has been so helpful and honest with feedback”

“Tahreer was able to discover things about me that I was not even aware of. I am grateful for Tahreer and her presence in my life. She is exceptional.”

“Taheer is great! She helped me with a lot of emotional challenges and helped me effectively deal with them. <br /> <br /> I wouldn’t be in the place I am today without her.”

“I love Tahreer. She is honest, kind, and real. I appreciate her calling me on my nonsense.”

“Tahreer has and is helping me through many of life’s hurdles and challenges. I have grown so much with her and continue to find new things about me through the process. I am excited for what more we can accomplish together and realize that the work and healing only starts once I was able to open up and be completely honest about my feelings and thoughts. I highly highly recommend her expertise and trust her with all lasers of my life as she has been instrumental in this new phase of life I am currently navigating. I appreciate her so much and happy I have found her to guide me on my journey through life!”

“I cannot recommend Tahreer highly enough. I had never gone through therapy before so I was initially hesitant but after my first session with her I felt like I made the right choice. It felt very easy to talk to her. If you’re on the fence about therapy I would suggest signing up for some sessions with Tahreer to see if it’s the right fit.”

“I've been in therapy with Tahreer for over a year and I am constantly amazed with my progress. She has helped me become a kinder person to myself and it's been transformational for the other aspects of my life. I credit her with helping me to gain the clarity to move forward in a healthier way through big life changes. Her approach is always open and honest but encouraging self reflection. She enables me to realize things about myself rather than telling me. Fostering an ability for me to maintain my progress since I had the realization myself and have already internalized it. I am in such a better space today because of her.”

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.
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