Hufsa Ahmad, LCSW
(she/her/hers)
About Me
Hufsa Ahmad, LCSW, is an award-winning advocate, licensed Muslim therapist, 2-time TEDx speaker, internationally speaker and comedian, former tech professional, and neurodivergent high achiever with lived experience. After over a decade in traditional therapy, she found faster healing through a short-term therapy known as EMDR – making more progress in three sessions than in years. She now helps clients achieve real transformation through efficient therapies that don’t have to last forever. Outside of her practice, her speaking and content focus on teaching proven methods and offering unique perspectives to help people solve problems — even without going to therapy.
Education & Experience
Over 12 years of clinical work with severe mental health and substance use disorders. ***EMDR - certification in process - additional training in Internal Family Systems & Neurodivergence *** Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with certification, including for psychosis ***Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including for psychosis ***Mindfulness-based approaches
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
National Alliance on Mental Illness EMDR International Association EMDR Professional Training Kirkland Productions Professional Speaker
Specialty Area
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychotic Disorders
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Community Mental Health Center
- Group
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
