Psychologist and Therapist in
Canton, Michigan,
Sameera Ahmed, PhD
Provider Type: Psychologist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Serving: 15-65+
Sameera Ahmed, PhD
Sameera Ahmed is a Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 2000. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickson University with a Ph.D. and has taught classes at a variety of universities across the nation. She is also the Director of The Family & Youth Institute (The FYI), a national Muslim mental health research and education institute.
Dr. Ahmed is known for her contributions in promoting Muslim mental health as the co-editor of the Counseling Muslims: Handbook of Mental Health Issues and Interventions, the most cited, internationally known academic book on Muslim Mental health. She is a leading expert on American Muslim youth and has produced numerous groundbreaking publications including The State of American Muslim Youth, Uplifting Black Muslim Youth, Prevalence of Risk Behaviors of US Muslim College Students, and Alcohol Use Among US Muslim College Students. She also serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Muslim Mental Health and has been invited as a subject matter expert to events organized by the White House, Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), and the Department of Education (DOE). Dr. Ahmed has been cited in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- ASR
- BCBS
- BCN
- Beacon Health Options
- Blue Cross Complete
- CHAMPS Medicaid
- ComPsych
- HAP
- McLaren
- Mclaren Medicaid
- Meridian Medicaid
- Priority Health
- Priority Medicare
- UBH / UHCCP
- UMR
- Wellcare
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Faith-Based Treatment
- Parenting Skills
Languages
- English
- Urdu
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Sameera Ahmed. You can also call 517-882-3732 to have someone assist you.
Sameera Ahmed generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 517-882-3732 to find out Sameera Ahmed's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Sameera Ahmed:
- Aetna
- ASR
- BCBS
- BCN
- Beacon Health Options
- Blue Cross Complete
- CHAMPS Medicaid
- ComPsych
- HAP
- McLaren
- Mclaren Medicaid
- Meridian Medicaid
- Priority Health
- Priority Medicare
- UBH / UHCCP
- UMR
- Wellcare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 517-882-3732 to see how we can help.
Sameera Ahmed is a psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Sameera Ahmed works at:
Yes, Sameera Ahmed does offer telehealth visits.
- English
- Urdu