Therapist in Brooklyn, New York Amna Nawaz, Therapist

Amna Nawaz, Licensed Mental Health Counselor at LifeStance Health, helps individuals across New York find clarity, resilience, and balance during life’s most challenging times. She provides compassionate care to adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, offering a safe and supportive environment to process difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful growth. Amna specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, drawing on evidence-based practices to guide her clients in managing symptoms and building healthier relationships with themselves and others. She works with individuals to improve communication, navigate conflict, and foster deeper connections. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness strategies, ensuring treatment is both practical and tailored to individual needs. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals coping with PTSD/trauma, reproductive challenges, and post-partum depression/anxiety. Amna understands the unique impact these experiences can have on identity, relationships, and day-to-day functioning. With empathy and expertise, she helps clients process these deeply personal challenges, fostering healing and empowerment in their journey forward. In addition to her clinical focus, Amna has experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating adoption and foster care, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities. Her trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach ensures that each client feels seen, respected, and valued in the therapeutic space. Outside of her professional role, Amna enjoys exploring creative outlets and grounding hobbies. Cooking is one of her favorite ways to unwind and connect with others, as she loves experimenting with new flavors and recipes. She also finds joy in reading, traveling, and staying active through walks and light fitness—interests that bring balance and renewal to her daily life.