Hayat M Yussuf, LMSW

Preferred Name: Hayat

About Me

I have been working with childhood and adult trauma clients who experience anxiety, depression, and dissociative symptoms that have come to interfere with daily functioning. I incorporate talk therapy with mindfulness, and body-centered approaches to help soothe and regulate an overactive nervous system and build resources and resilience to face life’s challenges.

Education & Experience

MSW from Columbia University and MBA from Suffolk University. Extensive training in neuroscience, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, AEDP, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, EFT, and EMDR from Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

National Association of Social Workers. New York State Society for Clinical Social Work NYSSCSW; National Association of Social Workers. EMDR International Association (EMDRIA.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Underserved

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • UnitedHealth