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Najwa Awad LCSW-C, PMH-C

Najwa Awad is a psychotherapist and perinatal mental health specialist who is passionate about helping Muslims heal, grow, and thrive after adversity. She has over a decade and a half of experience providing online and in-person counseling to children, adults, and families at her practice Amanah Family Counseling. Najwa also enjoys giving workshops to destigmatize mental illness, address current mental health issues within the community, and promote psychological health from an Islamic perspective.

Stories By Najwa Awad LCSW-C, PMH-C

Najwa Awad LCSW-C, PMH-C

A Year of Being Witnesses to Genocide: Psycho-Spiritual Perspectives To Help Grapple With Dissonance And Overcome Complacency

As we slowly approach a year of being witnesses to genocide, most of us can’t help but reflect on all that has transpired over the past...
Najwa Awad LCSW-C, PMH-C

Spiritual Self–Care For Mothers

The holy month of Ramadan fast-approaches and many mothers may be finding themselves in a predicament–a low spiritual state. Reflecting on the Ramadans of previous years...
Najwa Awad LCSW-C, PMH-C

New Motherhood: When Mom Is Sad

Becoming a new mother can be one the most rewarding experiences a woman can have in life, but it can also be incredibly challenging and overwhelming....
Najwa Awad LCSW-C, PMH-C

Preventing Child Abuse: What Can You Do?

Recently, during my last psychotherapy session of the week, I listened to a Muslim woman talk about the details of being sexually abused as a child....
Najwa Awad LCSW-C, PMH-C

Using Coping Skills During Difficult Times and Calamities

This past year American Muslims have been faced with several community tragedies leaving many youth and adults alike unsure of how to cope. Murders, suicides, political...