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Yumnah Syed-Swift

Yumnah Syed-Swift

BIPOC Identifying

LCSW

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

Supporting people from my own community and backgrounds is my passion. I'm a late-in-life member of the ADHD club, a Perinatal Mental Health Provider, and especially love working with other neurodivergent folks and parents. I enjoy couples/relationship therapy, and am a Level 2 Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. Supporting clients in breaking harmful intergenerational patterns, and to heal from trauma by providing culturally competent care to fellow members of marginalized communities is my jam.

Therapy Philosophy

I believe in being authentic in the therapy space. I’m a proud wife, bio mom and a bonus mom, as well as a fur mom - we’ve got a full house! I believe in practicing from a place of genuine care and connection, and that includes being transparent in what I’m bringing to the therapy room.

Special Training & Certifications

TFCBT, Imago Relationship Therapy

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Co-parenting challenges Low self-esteem Perfectionism People-pleasing Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Grief & Loss Self-harming behaviors Difficulty regulating emotions ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Coming out support Gender transition support Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Relational Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Imago Relationship Therapy Narrative Therapy Feminist Therapy Holistic Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Nature-connected / eco-therapy aligned Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Soul-centered / transpersonal lens Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 12 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    Aetna
  • Populations Served: 18+,Parents,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info