Abu Muhammad Nasim
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Psychologist, PhD Licensed School Psychologist, LSP Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsHe/Him/His
Psychologist, PhD Licensed School Psychologist, LSP Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsDr. Abu Muhammad Nasim is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in New York City. Dr. Abu specializes with working with adolescents and young adults who are learning to cope and adjust to new life challenges. There isn't a magic guidebook that teaches young adults how to balance school/career, family obligations, and their personal lives. Dr. Abu offers expert support and guidance based on the individual needs of the client, whether they are struggling with anxiety, depression, or dissatisfaction with life. He is trained to be sensitive to the socio-economic, and cultural, and spiritual backgrounds of clients. He is proficient working with BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), and clients who identify as LGBTQ+. Dr. Abu is trained to understand client conflict in relation to systemic and cultural biases, such as sexism and racism.
Dr. Abu brings a non-judgmental and open atmosphere to therapy. His counseling style utilizes techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. He focuses on teaching clients’ practical skills they can apply to their current challenges in life, and to future challenges they may face. Moreover, he helps clients develop insight into the causes and source of their stress. He assists in identifying maladaptive habits and creates plans to build healthy habits. Dr. Abu understands the importance of bringing joy and humor to therapy. He aims for clients to feel more empowered and joyful after each session.
Currently, Dr. Abu is only available for remote tele-therapy sessions. He looks forward to working with you, or with a loved one in need of counseling.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits
Years of Experience: 5 years
Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center, Psychologist, 2019 - Present
Kids Time Therapy, Psychologist, 2018 - 2022
Fordham University, Ph.D. School Psychology, 2018
St. John's University, B.A. Psychology, 2012
New York: 024162
Bengali
English