About Muneerah
Muneerah Uqdah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience helping people through hard times. She practices in California and uses a straightforward, practical style to address daily stress and deeper struggles. Muneerah speaks English and connects with clients in a calm, direct way.
She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. She also helps people who are managing ADHD, bipolar symptoms, anger, parenting challenges, work stress, and family conflicts.
How Muneerah works
Sessions aim to make small, usable changes that improve day-to-day life. Muneerah relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other tools, to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She works collaboratively, setting goals with each person and tracking progress together.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented rather than abstract. Her background includes work in community mental health agencies, juvenile justice settings, independent practice, and community health centers. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and holds a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential.
That mix of experience informs a flexible approach to problems of different intensity. People who choose Muneerah can expect gentle directness, clear steps, and a focus on solving immediate problems while building long-term skills. She invites clients to try small changes, notice results, and adjust the plan as needed.
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What Muneerah works with
The areas below are the ones Muneerah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How CBT and online sessions work together
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on noticing thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It uses short exercises and homework to build new habits and practical coping tools.In online sessions with this practitioner, CBT techniques are adapted to fit phone or video conversations and messaging. That can mean reviewing a thought record over video, assigning short between-session tasks by message, or practicing breathing and grounding exercises during a call. The goal is to make skills useful in real life, not just in the therapy room.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and daily routine. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps, and the client is involved in every step.
Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging make it simple to get regular support and practice skills between meetings. These options make therapy fit into busy schedules and changing routines.
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