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LMHC

Fatima Mehmood, LMHC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Fatima

Fatima Mehmood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who supports people facing a wide range of emotional and practical challenges.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, she draws on evidence-based techniques to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related concerns, and career or life transitions. Her work emphasizes building self-compassion, improving communication skills, and developing concrete coping strategies.

Her style blends practical tools with attention to personal history and cultural context, helping clients examine patterns that contribute to issues like attachment wounds, codependency, guilt, and impulsivity. She also addresses parenting stress, caregiver burden, trauma and abuse, and feelings of isolation by tailoring interventions to each person's goals.

Sessions aim to strengthen resilience, clarify life purpose, and reduce barriers to functioning in daily life. Mehmood integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic insight to create a collaborative, person-centered process.

Clients can expect a professional yet affirming environment where exploration and skill-building happen together to support sustained progress.

Approaches and accessibility in online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical strategies to change behavior and emotional responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and challenges with impulsivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental noticing of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and support stress management and self-compassion. Motivational Interviewing centers on eliciting a person’s own motivations and strengths to support change, making it useful for goal-oriented work like career shifts or building new routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and life context to determine which combination of methods fits best, and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from New York regardless of daily demands, allowing therapy to fit around work, caregiving, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related concerns, career and life transitions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, compassion fatigue, and related topics such as body image, attachment, and impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her practice blends evidence-based methods with cultural sensitivity and a collaborative stance, focusing on building self-compassion, practical coping skills, and improved communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience providing mental health support and integrating multiple therapeutic approaches to meet diverse needs.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York with registration NY LMHC 012524 and practices from New York.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English