In today’s world, accessibility means everything.

Virtual therapy offers a convenient, confidential, and flexible way to access mental health support from the comfort of your own space. Whatever you need help with, I’m there for you —no commute, no waiting room, just care when and where you need it.

Life gets busy. As a mom, I understand how precious every minute of every day is. Whether you can only find time during naps, between college classes, or after work, virtual therapy can provide the flexibility you need.

In a crunch for time?

What do I say to those who say they’re too busy for therapy? I say, “Let’s break down your schedule together.” I challenge the notion that people can’t make time for therapy. Just like we take care of our physical health and make time for doctors’ and dental appointments, I encourage everyone to take care of their mental health too.

Our mental wellness plays a big role in our lives. If we aren’t taking care our mental wellbeing, this can negatively impact our self-confidence, self-esteem, and personal/professional relationships.

You may find yourself unable to create and maintain healthy boundaries with yourself and others. You may find it difficult to cope with your emotions because no one taught you how to. You may find yourself unable to break generational patterns that are impacting your relationship with your child(ren). You may find yourself in a difficult life transition, like adjusting to college life. You may find yourself struggling to deal with past traumatic experiences that are impacting your ability to function on a daily basis.

The effort you put into yourself and the healing process never goes to waste. Growth is never linear but it is always on an upward trajectory as long as you prioritize it.

Prioritize yourself!

About Maryam Ahmed, LPC-Associate

My journey to therapy was a bit unconventional. I had no clue what I wanted to do or be. It’s a pretty big decision for an 18-year-old to make. I was still figuring out who I was and what I enjoyed doing. I found myself fascinated by stories and the art of storytelling and poetry. I dove deep into the world of creative writing. I officially declared my major in creative writing and signed up for my university’s literary magazine. The experience was so special to me but I did not prepare myself for a career in creative writing.

Right after I graduated, I found myself gravitating towards the world of therapy. I thoroughly enjoyed my psychology during my bachelors but didn’t give it a serious thought until I received encouragement by a family member, who is also a therapist. Our conversations were inspiring and, before I knew it, I heard, “You would make a great therapist. Have you ever considered it?”

Since then, I embarked on my journey to becoming a therapist. I didn’t realize that this journey would become one that would aid me in exploring and understanding myself as an individual. Suddenly, I started learning how to address my emotions. I began to understand my anxious thought patterns. I finally recognized how to empathize with myself, like I did others, and disrupt years worth of negative self-talk patterns and people-pleasing behaviors.

As I continue to prioritize and work on my mental health, I get to help others do the same. I align my work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy. I received EMDR training in 2023 and utilize some techniques from it for all of my clients.

Supervised by Linette Tovar, LPC-S

About Maryam, the individual

Life is more than what we do for work. For me, it means engaging in ways that align with my values. Like spending time with family/friends/cat, going on adventures to find new coffee shops, as well as playing video games and catching up on movies/TV shows during nap times.

My current goals are to learn how to crotchet and read more. These goals are definitely a work in progress.

Arya, enjoys cuddles from only one person (me), tolerates everyone else, occasionally appears in virtual sessions if she’s hiding in the room beforehand