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Mahiboob Syed-Vardhan, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT based strategies
- Culturally attentive care
- Mindfulness and solution focus
About Mahiboob
Mahiboob Syed-Vardhan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, parenting concerns, and life coaching. She speaks English, Hindi, and Urdu and has experience working with people from many cultural backgrounds.
She uses a person-centered approach and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-informed methods. Sessions emphasize present-day concerns and practical steps to change thoughts and habits that get in the way. The therapist pays attention to cultural context and adapts conversations to a client’s background and needs.
Mahiboob often helps people when relationship patterns, communication, or family-of-origin issues create repeated stress. She also works with addiction, eating and sleeping concerns, intimacy-related issues, and career or life transitions. Issues such as caregiver stress, blended family problems, and body image are listed as additional focus areas she addresses.
Her way of working is direct and practical. She encourages noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying new responses, and measuring small changes over time. Mindfulness practices are offered to build awareness and reduce reactivity when that fits a person’s goals.
Clients can expect a focus on current problems and step-by-step strategies they can try between sessions. The therapist supports people who want structured, goal-oriented work that also acknowledges culture and language needs.
How CBT and mindful methods guide online sessions
Mahiboob uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT sessions focus on concrete thought patterns and behaviors, and are useful for anxiety, stress, mood difficulties, and relationship patterns.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to build collaborative conversations where a person’s goals lead the work. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to increase present-moment awareness and reduce automatic reactivity in stressful situations.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they choose strategies and then check progress, adjusting the plan as needed.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or use audio-only options when bandwidth or time is limited. The emphasis is on practical, structured work that fits everyday life rather than sweeping promises about outcomes.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT matters, trauma and intimacy-related problems among other listed areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and pragmatic. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to focus on present problems and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of experience working with people from multicultural backgrounds in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and practical arrangements when booking.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking; the profile does not list explicit formats and scheduling details should be checked on the booking page.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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