Semra Zamurad

I know firsthand how scary it can be trying to navigate tumultuous thoughts and feelings on your own, and then trying to trust someone else to help you make sense of them! My own experience in mental health is what inspired me to become a therapist that can offer clients assistance in times of distress as a partner that will walk alongside them to support them at their pace. I approach therapy from a holistic lens to explore and address all aspects of health that the client wants to bring into the session, including but not limited to the implications of physical health, spiritual health, social health, and intellectual health. I strive to see each client in their context and to work with them collaboratively to cultivate an environment that encourages authenticity and advocacy for oneself. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all experience, so I pull from several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I often employ techniques from expressive arts therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and somatic-informed approaches.