Therapist profile
Ferial Youkhanna, LMSW
LMSW - Relationships and family concerns
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- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment work
About Ferial
Ferial Youkhanna is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, sleep and eating concerns, and other life changes. She speaks English and Arabic.
Her approach is practical and direct. She listens first, then uses conversational techniques to identify what is getting in the way. Clients can expect sessions focused on real-life steps, skills practice, and clearer ways to manage difficult feelings and interactions at home.
Ferial uses a mix of therapies depending on the issue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports taking values-based action even when emotions are strong. Attachment-based ideas inform work around closeness, trust, and long-standing relationship patterns.
She has long experience with addictions, panic and anxiety, grief, and relationship difficulties. She has also worked with people facing serious mental health challenges and with those navigating divorce, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. Sessions often include practical tools for coping, communication skills, and steps for managing impulses or cravings.
Language ability is part of her offering; she works in English and Arabic. To begin, readers are asked to use the service's matching step to schedule a first appointment and confirm session options and cost details.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed action, even when emotions are uncomfortable. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by clarifying what matters and creating small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It provides tools to challenge unhelpful thinking, reduce panic and worry, and change behaviors like avoidance or compulsions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of closeness and trust that affect relationships. It can help people understand long-standing interaction patterns and try new ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That means trying strategies, noticing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some approaches lend themselves to practicing skills between sessions, which can be convenient when sessions are remote. Ask about the available session formats during the matching step to choose what fits daily life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English, Arabic
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, trauma, grief, parenting issues, sleep and eating problems, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on skills and real-life steps, drawing from cognitive and relational therapies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working in Michigan with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and practices in Michigan.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm exact fees during the matching step.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.