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Ferial Youkhanna, LMSW

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Arabic
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About Ferial

Ferial Youkhanna, LMSW, brings over 24 years of clinical experience to her practice in Michigan, supporting people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping challenges, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her work also extends to issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication breakdowns, control problems, divorce and separation, first responder concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, impulsivity, and infidelity.

She draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Ferial’s training and long-standing practice inform a collaborative style that blends skills-building, emotional processing, and values-guided work to help clients navigate both acute crises and longer-term patterns.

Fluent in English and Arabic, Ferial communicates across cultural lines and offers flexible session formats to meet different needs. Her Michigan-based LMSW credential signals formal clinical training and a sustained commitment to providing supportive, practical therapy rooted in established methods.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility; it focuses on taking committed action toward what matters while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured techniques like skills training and behavioral experiments, which many clients find useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with ADHD-related challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on recognizing and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and communication when intimacy or relational patterns are a primary concern.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies, adjusting methods over time so care fits the individual's needs rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide practical flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These formats allow ongoing continuity of care, easier scheduling, and a range of interaction styles from real-time conversation to written check-ins, making it simpler to engage with licensed therapists from everyday settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and skills-oriented, combining emotional processing with practical strategies to help clients manage symptoms and pursue meaningful change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy across a wide range of mental health and relational concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
Ferial holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan; her credential appears as MI LMSW 6801078369.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she is able to communicate fluently in both languages for therapy work.
What session formats are offered?
She conducts sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English, Arabic

What Ferial can help with

Ferial Youkhanna works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Ferial has experiences working with couples.

How Ferial approaches therapy

Ferial's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Ferial is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 24 years of clinical experience.