Through this partnership, we offer a modern, solution-focused coaching approach to help you overcome life’s struggles. Our online platform is a simpler way to access the support you need anytime, anywhere you need it.
We are dedicated to filling the gap within our Islamic communities, providing access to licensed therapists that truly understand your background and unique perspective. Fully remote and accessible nationwide, our culturally competent and religiously-informed coaching staff offers coaching through an Islamic lens, respecting the unique juxtaposition of your culture and current situation.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify, please scroll to the bottom for rates and financial aid requests.
Farhan Ahmed is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the founder of Ihsan Coaching. He completed his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. Prior to that, he graduated from Benedictine University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Farhan has worked as a therapist focusing on anxiety, depression, OCD, marital discord, sexual intimacy, self-esteem issues, anger management, manic disorders, and spiritual/personal development.
In addition to having his Masters, Farhan also has extensive Islamic knowledge. He was part of the first graduating class of the Dream Program at Bayyinah Institute back in 2010. Afterwards, he went on to study Islamic sciences at both DarusSalam Seminary located in Lombard, IL and Darul Qasim located in Glen Ellyn, IL. There he spent time learning Islamic Jurisprudence, Aqeedah, Tafsir, higher level Arabic, and Hadith. Farhan currently has 3 years left to complete his Aalimiyah degree insha Allah. Farhan lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and three kids.
Aasia Nadhira is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional with a profound commitment to fostering healthy relationships within the Muslim community. Already holding a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Madras, Aasia is currently enhancing her expertise by pursuing a second Masters in Family Therapy from Touro University in California. Her academic journey began with an undergraduate degree in Islamic Studies, which laid a strong foundation for her work in spiritually integrated therapy.
Aasia’s professional path is enriched by her ongoing practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), where she applies her knowledge in real-world settings. Her recent certification in Somatic EMDR therapy highlights her dedication to integrating Islamic values with therapeutic practices to address past trauma effectively.
Raised in South India and Saudi Arabia, Aasia brings a diverse perspective to her work, deeply valuing the principles of marriage and family that are cherished across the Muslim world. Now residing in Southern California with her husband and three children, Aasia continues to pursue her academic and professional aspirations with reliance on Allah and a commitment to serving her community with holistic and culturally informed care. As a coach at Ihsan Coaching, Aasia plans on helping all age groups to help improve their lives.
Sara Alqawasmi earned her Masters of Clinical Counseling Mental Health from Troy University in Florida and an initial Masters of Science in Education specializing in Gifted and Talented education from Al-Balqa Applied University. With a strong foundation in education and mental health, Sara brings a wealth of experience in providing coaching services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Her specialization revolves around emotional issues, relationship problems, and addiction issues.
Sara’s commitment to nurturing and guiding Muslims young individuals and adolescents extends over several years in roles as a mentor and youth director. She adopts a client-centered approach, recognizing the significance of the healing relationship between the coach and client in achieving desired outcomes. Sara conducts conducts coaching sessions in English and Arabic, ensuring accessibility and cultural sensitivity in her practice.
Paulina Rivera holds dual master’s degrees in Clinical Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC) and Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University, specializing in Children, Youth, and Families, as well as Primary Care Health Psychology and Integrated Care. She has extensive experience in trauma-informed care, biopsychosocial assessments, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions, which inform her coaching approach to support clients in healing and personal transformation.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Paulina has contributed to research in Muslim mental health, co-authoring a publication with Dr. Rania Awaad and contributing to the first-ever Muslim mental health book chapter on Mexican American Muslims. She is passionate about supporting converts to Islam and addressing the challenges faced by Black and Brown Muslim women in corporate and academic spaces.
Paulina also has extensive Islamic knowledge, having studied Islam for five years at the Madinah University Extension for Women in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. She also earned a Muslim Chaplaincy Certification from the Haram of Masjid An Nabawi. As a coach at Ihsan Coaching, Paulina integrates psychological expertise with Islamic principles in her holistic, faith-based coaching approach.
Mustafa Jabri is a a Licensed Professional Counselor. He obtained his Masters in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Practice from Roosevelt University after completing his Bachelors in Psychology from Benedictine University. Mustafa has worked as a therapist treating individuals with anxiety, depression, couples/family issues, grief, anger, substance abuse, self-esteem, personality disorders, addictions, and bipolar and related disorders.
In addition to working with adults, Mustafa enjoys working with teenagers and children to help them explore their self-concept. Part of working with children is training or coaching their parents on effective parenting strategies that are appropriate for raising Muslim children.
Part of Mustafa’s approach to coaching is integrating physical fitness and martial arts as a way to assist people in building holistic discipline of character, mind/brain, and body. He is an eclectic coach, utilizing successful interventions by implementing evidence-based modalities like CBT/DBT and other approaches that fit the client’s needs. Islam is the foundation of all his interventions enlightening to guide clients to happiness and satisfaction in life.
Shaykh Hamza was born in Ottawa, Canada and raised in Toronto. He completed his Degree in Islamic studies at the Islamic University of Azaadville (Dar ul Uloom Azaadville) in South Africa after completing two years locally. He then went on complete he is Bachelors in Social Work at at Ryerson University and is currently a Registered Social Worker, counseling Muslims in his local community and in the greater Toronto area. He also currently serves as the lead Imam and Principal at Masjid Al Jannah in Toronto as well as Youth Coordinator and Teacher.
When it comes to coaching, Shaykh Hamza focuses uses a solution-focused approach and provides marital coaching in accordance to Dr. John Gottman’s methodology. He currently lives in Toronto with his wife and 3 kids Alhamdulillah.
Zahida has a Masters in Pastoral Studies from the University of Toronto and is trained in spiritually integrated psychotherapy. She is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Along with her graduate studies, Zahida has completed the six year Islamic studies curriculum from a traditional seminary in India receiving her Shahadah al-Alimiyah. She then specialized in Quranic recitation and received multiple Ijazah in the Qira’at al-‘Ashr al-Sughra – ten smaller variant readings of the Quran. Zahida is the co-founder and instructor at Al-Fatihah Learning Academy where women of all ages connect to the Quran.
What makes Zahida unique is that she provides care through a multi-cultural and multi-faith practice. Zahida is passionate about healing, empowerment and growth through self-reflection, cognitive processing and character development. As meaning making and existential processing are her essential practice, Zahida is compassionate, empathetic, nonjudgmental, & spiritually informed. She provides a safe space to share, grieve, heal & grow.
The duration of standard sessions is 50 minutes long. Fees are due during the time of booking and will be collected through our online booking system. Ihsan Coaching offers a sliding fee scale to individuals and couples who may be facing financial difficulties. If a sliding fee is needed, please email us at info@ihsancoaching.com before booking your appointment.
Individual coaching session $99 USD
Couples coaching session $125 USD
Premarital coaching (5 sessions) – $500 USD
Religious consultation session – $125 USD
Packages:
Four individual coaching sessions – $350 USD
Four couples coaching sessions – $400 USD
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