About

With a warm, culturally informed approach to therapy, Shaheen creates a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their authentic selves. As a psychotherapist with specialized training in both trauma-focused therapy and queer affirmative practice, she brings over 5 years of experience in helping clients navigate complex life transitions, trauma, and identity-related challenges. As the founder of SAHAR Psychotherapy, she provides culturally sensitive, evidence-based treatment using relational and narrative frameworks to clients across India, North America, the UK, and the Middle East. Shaheen has supported more than 300+ clients in achieving their personal growth goals through treatments tailored to each individual's unique experiences and cultural context. Her therapeutic approach integrates relational and narrative frameworks, allowing clients to tell their stories and heal in ways that honor their whole selves. She holds an M.Phil in Applied Psychology from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.