Therapy for Adults, Perinatal Mental Health, & BIPOC
Online in Illinois & Texas / In-Person Austin, Texas
Find your voice and live authentically.
You deserve to be heard and seen for your authentic self.
Does any of this resonate with you?
You feel stuck, discouraged, and defeated, like the weight of the world is suffocating you.
You’ve tried therapy before, but felt like you didn’t make progress… or the therapist would just smile and nod, and you needed more.
You don’t know yourself, or where in the world you belong. Maybe you’re other-ed in the U.S. because you don’t “look American” – but when you go back home, you’re other-ed because you don’t fit in there either.
You feel guilty, wondering if you can even own your identity if the people themselves don’t see you as part of them. It is painful to not have a real sense of home.
You live under external pressures – from culture, religion, family. Though you’re used to carrying these burdens, a part of you wants permission to not carry it all.
Maybe you’re a postpartum mom, starting every day exhausted and burnt out… and wondering why you don’t feel happy even after having the child you always wanted.
You have a tendency to “power through” everything (even if it means accidentally hurting yourself)… but with everything going on, your usual coping strategies aren’t working anymore.
The way you’re living is not authentic to who you are… and you’re ready for something to change.
I want to remind you:
You’re not crazy for feeling this way.
You’re not wrong for being who you are – even if others don’t understand you.
Your feelings are valid – from anger, rage, grief, fear, and sadness, to the parts of you that want to avoid feeling at all.
I am here with you.
Meet Noha Khalifa
LCPC (IL), LPC (TX), PMH-C
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Specialties: Immigrants, Third-Culture Folks, Perinatal Mental Health
Languages: English, Arabic
Hi! I’m Noha, a therapist in Austin, Texas.
In therapy, you do not have to hide your anger or pretend that everything is okay.
Being an immigrant myself, I understand what it’s like to be other-ed, and how heavy these times are. That is why this work is so important to me. I believe you deserve to be heard and seen for your authentic self, without judgment or conditions.
I work with adults who are ready to live more authentically. Some of my clients are new or expecting moms. Some identify as people of color, immigrants, or third-culture folks.
Whatever your background, culture, or identities, you are welcome here.
People appreciate that I’m down-to-earth and relational.
I connect with you as a fellow human.
Across the course of our work, you might find that things don’t feel so heavy as before. I will help you identify why you’re stuck, and gently challenge you when needed. But I’ll never push you if you’re not ready.
My hope is for you to feel empowered, to find your own voice, and to experience belonging and connection.
Specialties
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Therapy for Cultural & Racial Identity in IL & TX
As an immigrant or third-culture kid, you might feel like you don’t belong anywhere, or you don’t know who you are. You wonder if you’re “good enough.” Some days, it feels like you’re carrying the weight of the world. As a fellow immigrant, I offer culturally-sensitive therapy that allows you to make sense of your identity and connect with yourself & your culture on your terms.
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Walk & Talk Therapy in Austin, Texas
Do you prefer to walk while we talk, instead of sitting the whole time? Do you like being outside? Let’s connect and ground in nature together. We’ll meet at a scenic trail in Austin, TX, and gently walk and move our bodies throughout the session. This is a great option for moms who want to get out of the house, while bringing their baby in the stroller.
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Supervision for Therapists in TX
Are you an LPC associate in TX, seeking supervision that’s rooted in social justice & liberation values? As a Licensed Supervisor, I would love to support you in your learning journey. My specialties include cultural & racial identity and perinatal mental health.
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Perinatal Mental Health Counseling in IL & TX
Society expects women to love being mothers – but the truth is, motherhood comes with tears, guilt, and hardships. In our therapy sessions, I provide a space for us to discuss all the truths of your experience, and for you to remember: you are not alone, and it’s okay to not be okay. Together, we’ll figure out what you need and how to get there.
WHAT’S THE PROCESS?
(1) FREE CONSULT
Contact me to schedule a consultation. This is a chance for us to get to know each other and confirm our fit. I’m happy to answer any questions.
(2) SCHEDULE A SESSION
If you decide to move forward, we will schedule an initial session. My goal is to provide a space of safe connection for you.
(3) WORK TOWARD YOUR GOALS
We will meet for ongoing sessions. I will work with you toward your goals, equip you with tools and knowledge, and support you in living more authentically to who you are.
Remember:
Your needs matter, your feelings matter, and you are important.
You are not alone.
These are the values I bring to our work & my relationship with you.
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Being our true selves.
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Showing up for ourselves and others.
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A space to tell your story, without judgment.
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Love & care for all.
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Healing happens through safe, trusting connection.
WE’RE A GREAT FIT IF…
You’re curious about yourself & open to the journey of therapy
You want a therapist who will call things out, with compassion, when you’re acting out of alignment with your values
You are ready to take action & make meaningful changes in your life
WE MAY NOT BE A FIT IF…
You want a quick fix
You expect the entire process to be easy, without any discomfort
You want me to just tell you how to get there (I can’t offer that – instead, the most meaningful change happens when we draw the path together)