Ferial Youkhanna, LMSW, ACSW

My name is Ferial Youkhanna. I speak English, Arabic and Chaldean. I graduated with a Bachelors in Social Work from University of Detroit Mercy and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health/Micro Social Work from Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan . I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered, and motivational interviewing. I have intense experiences working with couples and individuals struggling with mental illness such as: Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Grief and Bereavement , Gambling Addiction, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, OCD, Trauma Counseling; Survival and Resilience and Marital Issues.

SPECIALTIES
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Addictions- Gambling
Relationship issues/Marital
Depression
PTSD
Greif
Adjustment Disorder

Also experienced in:
Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder ,
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 0ver 24 years.
I provide counseling services in three languages beside the English language, I speak, write and read, Arabic language fluently. Also, I speak Aramaic/ Chaldean language.