- Creates a safe and supportive environment to help client gain insight
- Devoted to help guide client through the therapy process
- Passionate about collaborating with client to develop and grow with themselves
- Experience with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, anger management, and those suffering burnout
- Utilizes counseling frameworks such as Person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy
Fatima Alharhashi, MA, PEL
Pre-Licensed Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"Healing does not mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life."
Fatima believes that every client deserves to feel comfortable in therapy and to develop coping skills, practice healthy self-care, and gain insight. She creates a safe space where clients can determine their needs and objectives, facilitating self-discovery and positive growth. Fatima uses a holistic approach, incorporating various therapeutic techniques to address each client’s unique needs. Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) understands the client’s experience from their perspective, promoting the innate ability to change and grow. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) focuses on setting realistic, identifiable goals and finding solutions in the present time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) challenges negative thoughts and distortions in thinking to change patterns and improve feelings and behaviors. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) identifies and replaces self-defeating thoughts and feelings with healthier, more productive beliefs.
Fatima is a graduate of Lewis University, where she earned her Master’s degree in School Counseling in 2023. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of St. Francis in 2020.
Fatima has experience working with adolescents and young adults dealing with life transitions, anxiety, and educational difficulties. She has collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to help students reach their full potential and has successfully led self-care and anxiety support groups for adolescents. She is also well-versed in addressing cultural and generational differences impacting young adults’ mental health.
In her free time, Fatima enjoys exploring challenging recipes from different cultures, watching criminal documentaries, and visiting new coffee shops with family and friends. She looks forward to starting this journey with you to achieve your goals and become the best version of yourself.
“Fatima is a great clinician with a warm presence. She has an ability to listen intently and help client’s find a new perspective. She offers compassionate and skillful therapy, specializing in anxiety, depression, adolescents, life transitions, and self-esteem.”