Mental Health + Somatic Resources for Palestinian / SWANA Folks in Diaspora
Place/Name | Description | Contact Info | Addt. Details |
The Humanitarian Therapist (on IG) | Virtual peer support group | Mondays at 8 pm est Appears okay for social support by non therapist. May not be okay for someone needing more. RST | |
AMALY | Support groups led by Palestinian therapists | https://instagram.com/amaly.mindset?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr | Need an instagram or Facebook account to access. RST Healing circles and support groups open internationally Individual therapy Only for residents of CA. RST |
Intuitive Healing | 8 low cost therapy sessions for $30/session | Remote and in person tx and consultation in NYC. RST | |
Processing Palestine | Peer support space for therapists & human service professionals who identify as Arab, Muslim, or members of the SWANA diaspora bc | maryam@maryamyasmintherapy.com | Wednesday, 10/18 @ 12 pm EST via zoom Did not review. Need to contact via email first. RST |
Speaking Our Vision | Support group for SWANA women diaspora “Warm, safe space to express, learn, connect, receive and provide emotional support with SWANA women who share similar experiences. With the guidance of an experienced SWANA-identifying therapist– our support group will explore topics that will guide us to empowerment, healing, and resilience building” | Send inquiries to: https://www.ourhealingvision.com/contact | Start date: Pending Fall 2023 8 weeks Mondays @ 7 PM $60 / Virtual Must reside in: PA, NJ, DE, FL Must have recent, current, or upcoming individual therapy experience Limited spots available |
Shared Pain | Support group for all who are impacted by the crises in Palestine Amnah Ali is also offering 1:1 sessions | For questions: amnah@basicelementstherapy.com | Facilitator: Amnah Ali, MA, LMFTA Cost: Free Mondays (10/23, 10/30, 11/6) 2 PM Redmond, WA and telehealth |
Deesha Narichania | This therapist is “donating some 1:1 sessions to healers, organizers, activists, and other leaders who are holding space for their people and may benefit from extra support right now.” These are “somatic coaching sessions and will focus on whatever folks need as they face personal vicarious trauma– support with grounding, taking action, witnessing, releasing, grieving, resilience practices, or something else.” | Contact Deesha at: | |
Practical Magic Healing | Support group for Queer Palestinians and SWANA people Virtual support space led by a queer and trans-identified Iraqi Chaldean clinical social worker to process feelings of grief, rage, alienation, and lack of support in the United States for Palestinians and others of Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA)/ Middle Eastern heritage. As queer and trans SWANA people, we live and witness many genocidal acts targeting us and our loved ones while often not having a space that allows us to show up fully in our identities | finlay@practicalmagichealing.com IG: @finlay.sw | Mondays @ 7 PM CT Cost: Free Chicago-based Run by: Finlay Sarafa McHale, MSW |
Finlay Sarafa McHale | Offering limited free sessions, inquire to learn more. “As an Iraqi Chaldean of diaspora, I stand in solidarity with Palestinians and other indigenous peoples around the world. I’m offering free sessions, and specialize in trauma, queer issues, migration issues, disability, and somatic therapies.” | finlay@practicalmagichealing.com IG: @finlay.sw Website: https://practicalmagichealing.org/ | Chicago-based Other clinicians at this practice are also offering free, limited amount of sessions |
Malu-Kanoa | End of Life Doula Offering Grief Processing Sessions at | Contact Malu: MalutheDoula@gmail.com | Free via Zoom |
Rousz DeLuca | EMDR and Somatic IFS-informed therapist offering 12 free 1:1 sessions; particularly interest log ed in supporting Palestinian-Americans with trauma processing. Or can offer an ongoing spot for $25-75/session | Psychology Today profile | Free-$75 via Zoom or walking sessions in SW Prospect Park |
The Child & Family Institute | Pro-bono crisis support program offering short-term 1:1 counseling (1-10 sessions) to anyone seeking a space to process their thoughts and emotions etc. Specializes in evidence-based practices including trauma-focused CBT. | Free via Zoom NY-Based, available to anyone located in: NY, AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY | |
Silk Route Therapy - Menosh Z | Offering therapy services for pay what you can. In support and solidarity w Palestinians, Arabs, Afghans, Muslims, and all other marginalized folks currently being impacted by the ethnic cleansing and the genocide that is taking place in Gaza. | https://www.instagram.com/p/CygtazZPeCY/ | Seattle, WA |
Leena | Offering low cost BIPOC focused therapy; Palestinians in Diaspora | https://helloleena.com/ | Canada Based |
Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims (CIT-M) offered by the Muslim American Project at the University of Miami | Free culturally and spiritually integrated group therapy adapted for Muslims living in the United States (Florida-based Muslims qualify to receive services) | https://www.map-um.com/therapy; 305-771-4366; culturelab@miami.edu; can also connect with Salman S. Ahmad at s.s.ahmad@miami.edu for any questions | Free group therapy offered virtually to Muslims living in Florida as part of a research study. Flyer says 15 weeks but has been increased to 20 weeks. New group starts 10/19/23; recruitment ongoing for additional groups. |
Arab Support Group For Palestine | “A space to speak, hold and come together. This space is for Palestinians and Arabs.” | ||
The USA-Palestine Mental Health Network | “We are offering 90 minute healing support circles on Zoom that will be facilitated by our members who are bilingual Arabic/English so that you may speak in you r preferred language.” | If you have questions, Contact: Christine Schmidt | Sunday, 10/22 @ 10:30 am ET/ 9:30 CT/ 8:30 CT/ 7:30 PT Tuesday, 10/24 @ 5 pm ET/ 4 pm CT/ 3 pm MT / 2 pm PT Wednesday, 10/25 @ 8 pm ET/ 7 pm CT/ 6 pm MT/ 5 pm PT |
Sara Mizner (Heaven and Earth Medicine) | Free acupuncture | Contact: Sarah Mizner sara@heavenandearthmedicine.com https://heavenandearthmedicine.com/ | Berkeley, CA |
Freedom Community Clinic | “We are offering free 1-on-1 healing services; we welcome the Palestinian community and Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian organizations in the Bay Area to create a safe space of healing for our people as they grieve. We are also ready on call to provide healing services at any upcoming protests or actions that are Palestinian-led.” Services available: Massage therapy Acupuncture Energy healing Herbal medicine Yoga & Movement meditation Breathwork Counseling Cupping | https://www.freedomcommunityclinic.org/
@freedomcommunityclinic | Bay Area, CA Locations: Downtown/West Oakland: Fruitvale/East Oakland: Oakland, CA 94601 |
Center Focused Therapy | Currently offeri n ng 6 pro-bono individual crisis response therapy sessions with available clinicians through December 15th. Criteria for attaining services: “Prospective clients with limited financial resources to attain treatment through other forms of payment (e.g., individuals without insurance), are Illinois residents, and who are seeking out care due to the emotional/mental distress stemming from the current crisis, and its impact in our local communities.” Virtual for IL residents and in-person in Chicago. | Email directly info@centerfocusedtherapy.com | Additional services i.e. long term individual and group therapy pending availability to Illinois residents who do not meet this criteria, see www.centerfocusedtherapy.com for more info |
Palestinian + Arab Community Gathering in Portland, OR | Gathering together for food, tea, plant medicines, and time on the farm | Sunday, October 22; 11am - 3pm at Unity Farm (7910 NE 33rd Dr, Portland, OR 97211) | |
Rest for Resistance: Grieving with G4Z4 | Join @elirynbrown this Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 11 am CST for guided embodiment practices, grief work, and offerings on IG LIVE | IG: @qtpocmentalhealth | Wednesday, 10/25 Friday, 10/27 Saturday, 10/28 11 am CST Facilitated by Eli Ryn |
Raquel Ortega, CMT | Offering limited free bodywork; welcoming Palestinian, Muslim, and/or allied communities of the SWANA Region 60-75 minute sessions: Relaxing massages Stress relief techniques Holistic bodywork A safe & tranquil space | IG: #: 707-654-4114 Email: raquelortegamassage@gmail.com | How to Book: Send a message via DM, text, or email to schedule your session Sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and will be offered over the next few weeks |
Neha Tariq | Individual sessions | nehatariq@mindfultherapygroup.com | Telehealth and in person Washington-based |
Faarah Misbah | Individual, marriage, and family therapy | (267) 458-5513 | Able to see Pennsylvania residents currently |
Zeinab Agha | Humanistic coach | #: 206-519-4174 (Seattle cell) | Seattle-based |
Zane Counseling | Mental health clinic offering therapy and Coaching The director of the clinic, Haneen Ahmad, LICSW is Palestinian, and there are other SWANA providers there as well | ||
Your Story Therapy | Offering low-cost therapy to those who identify as being in the Arab, Middle Eastern, SWANA, or MENA community in Alabama | https://yourstorytherapyllc.com/ #: 205-386-5962 Email: | Alabama-based |
Therapy Unplugged- Khaila Haddadin, MFT | Treatment specialities: - Bilingual Arabic speaking therapy - Culture and Acculturation - Immigration Support - Infertility and women's issues Offering individual, family, and relationship therapy | https://www.therapyunplugged.com/ #: 650-308-9901 Email: khailamft@gmail.com | California-based |
Mira D’Souza LPC - Associate | Can offer a low sliding scale rate for individuals affected by the events in the Middle East. | Texas - based; Insurance can also be accepted | |
Sunanda Jalote, LMHC Fresh Path NY | “Sessions will be virtual; a space to hold and process grief, anger, despair, and everything coming up while witnessing the horrific genocide in Palestine.” | Free Therapy Registration for Palestinians https://freshpathny.com/staff/sunanda-jalote/ | NY Questions? sunandajalote@gmail.com |
Engy Aly, Heartspace Therapy | offering up to 12 sessions at a significantly reduced fee | engy@heartspace-therapy.com | NY / |
Creative Now Therapy | Creative Arts Therapists Lavender Roland Waring + Christine Nasol, will be holding a monthly creative arts processing group that includes art, music, movement making, and grounding/mindfulness to support activists working for Palestine and people of the diaspora in New York. I will be offering 4 free therapy sessions to activists (in New York) supporting Palestine (and of course, connecting them to ongoing therapy if they want) as well as help connecting folks to therapists NY if we cannot find a time to meet. | For the creative arts processing group, email: lavender@creativenowtherapy.com Or christine@creativenowtherapy.com For sessions: | New York-based |
Rose Elia Chahla, MA, APCC (Lebanese American) | Arab therapist offering individual counseling, a pro bono/free session to those who identify as Palestinian, Arab, or Middle Eastern. Lower fee sessions available as well. | California residents only; Remote only | |
Salma Hassanieh, LPC Mariam Akanan, LLMSW | Middle Eastern therapists offering a virtual collective healing circle/support group for people in Michigan to process the genocide in Gaza and its impact on our body, mind, soul | Registration Link: For more info contact; hassaniehsalma@gmail.com | Michigan residents only Free to join Tuesdays at 7 pm ET (11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12) |
Emily Weinrebe, LCSW | Somatic, relational, and IFS-informed therapist offering 12 free or low cost (under $100) 1:1 sessions | Psychology today profile:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/emily-julia-weinrebe-brooklyn-ny/701667
| Free-$100 via Doxy |
Jennifer Jajeh (Palestinian-American, not a therapist) offers | free EFT tapping circles for Palestinians and Anti-Zionist allies every Sunday from 11-12:30PST. | DM @jenjajeh for Zoom link | DM @jenjajeh for Zoom link |