Therapist profile
Mahiboob Syed-Vardhan, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 001453
- NPI1801526082
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Urdu
- LocationNew York
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Mahiboob
Mahiboob Syed-Vardhan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 20 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and life changes. She works in English, Hindi, and Urdu and has experience with multicultural clients.
Her practice focuses on the present and on practical steps people can take now. She uses a client-centered stance and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. Sessions tend to emphasize clear goals, coping skills, and short-term strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
She pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes beliefs, relationships, and behavior. That cultural lens informs how she talks about family problems, blended family issues, caregiving stress, and identity-related concerns. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, body image, eating and sleeping problems, and workplace or career stress.
Mahiboob frames work as collaborative problem-solving. She often helps people change unhelpful thinking patterns, practice new behaviors, and use brief mindfulness tools to steady strong emotions. For anger, she focuses on recognizing triggers, shifting responses, and rebuilding strained relationships.
Her approach balances practical techniques and supportive conversation. People can expect straightforward talk, goal-setting, and exercises to try between sessions. International clients may also be supported in the languages listed above.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mahiboob often combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and building a collaborative relationship so clients can set their own goals. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger.She also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice their feelings and regain control in heated moments. These short exercises teach breathing, grounding, and present-moment awareness that can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and choose techniques together. That collaborative process helps match brief CBT exercises or mindfulness tools to whatever feels most useful in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and use guided exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt the same CBT and mindfulness tools for remote sessions to address anger, relationships, stress, and other listed concerns.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and many related issues such as body image and caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and teach practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience working with multicultural clients on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC, based in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Can people outside the US work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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