- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Mahiboob
Mahiboob Syed-Vardhan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, LGBT issues, and life changes. She also helps with career stress, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting strain.
Mahiboob uses a person-centered way of working that keeps the client's needs in focus. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills. Solution-focused ideas help set small, achievable goals for change.
She has worked with people from many ethnic and cultural backgrounds and pays attention to cultural context when talking about problems. Sessions can include direct conversation, practical exercises, and short skills practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or improve communication.
Her style emphasizes the present and steps forward rather than long reviews of the past. That can mean breaking problems into manageable parts and trying simple changes between sessions. She also uses humor at times to ease tense moments.
Mahiboob speaks English, Hindi, and Urdu and accepts international clients. If someone wants to start, they follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session and then discuss which mix of approaches will feel most useful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mahiboob often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what the person says, helping them clarify concerns and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers step-by-step strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then suggest which mix of methods to try. Clients and therapist check in regularly and adjust the plan based on how things are progressing.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel time. It also lets people practice techniques between meetings and bring real-life situations into conversation for immediate feedback.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, LGBT issues, and life transitions, among other areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices a person-centered approach combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to set goals and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience working with multicultural individuals and varied presenting concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY LMHC) and is based in New York.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients according to the profile information.
What are the session formats?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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