Salma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California.

She obtained a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC).

Subspecialty: Relationship Counseling.

• Cultural Background: South Asian (Indian) Muslim American

• Inspiration: Growing up in a culture that stigmatized mental health issues, Salma was motivated to pursue a career where she could provide support, guidance, and empowerment to those struggling with mental health.

• Mission: To break taboos, end archaic patterns, and nurture growth and healing within the community.

• Professional Insight: Salma’s understanding of human behavior and corporate culture, combined with her high-achieving background, allows her to provide focused and personalized treatment plans and consultations.

• Client Focus: Individuals, couples, families, and groups dealing with mental, emotional, and medical issues.

Salma specializes in:

• Anxiety & Depression

• Burnout (caregiver, corporate, pandemic-related)

• Grief/Loss

• Relationship Issues

• Addiction Disorders

• Life Transitions

• Acculturation

Modalities that Salma uses include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Solution-Focused Therapy

• Mindfulness Training

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Corporate Wellness

• PTSD and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Abuse

• Stress Management

• Grief and Loss

• Life Transitions

• Philosophy: Client-centric approach to psychotherapy, developing bespoke, individualized treatment plans to meet the specific needs of her clients.

• Hobbies: Enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, collecting art, writing, and spending time with friends and family.

• Lifestyle: Passionate about living a healthy, holistic lifestyle.

• Salma currently accepts

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross California

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

  • Blue Shield of California

  • Carelon Behavioral Health

  • Cigna

  • Oxford (Optum)

  • United Healthcare (Optum)

• Private Pay - 60 Minute Psychotherapy

  • $175

• Register to determine your eligibility for Income-Based assistance

Missed sessions or cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment will incur a $100 fee.