Saadia Z Yunus, LMFT
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Saadia
About Me
Saadia Z. Yunus is a licensed marriage and family therapist, trauma specialist, EMDR Trained, relationship and personal development coach, motivational speaker, and community leader. She earned her Masters degree in marriage and family therapy summa cum laude from Hofstra University in New York. She has 13+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her passion is to engage with people on a personal level to uplift them into discovering the best version of themselves. In addition to therapy, she achieves this through motivational and trauma-informed presentations and workshops throughout the country.
Education & Experience
Hofstra University: Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, May 2012 Saadia Z. Yunus, Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC, Deer Park, NY, Jul 2015 - Present
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Saadia Z. Yunus is the board chair of the advisory board of the Northwell Health Family Health Center and serves on the board of directors of the Institute for Muslim Mental Health.. She is also the co-founder and chair of The Muslim Women of Long Island (MWLI).
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Children (4-12)
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
