Ferial Youkhanna , LMSW

Ferial Youkhanna brings more than two decades of clinical experience to her work in Michigan, combining a practical, compassionate approach with a strong foundation in social work. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and completed a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Detroit Mercy followed by a Master in Clinical Mental Health/Micro Social Work from Wayne State University in Detroit.

Ferial has extensive experience supporting individuals and couples facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and panic, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, addictions such as gambling, and relationship or marital challenges. She also works with people coping with bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stresses, caregiving burdens, chronic illness and pain, and intimacy or attachment-related issues. Her practice addresses both everyday stressors and more severe mental health conditions with attention to survival, resilience, and practical coping skills.

Therapeutically she draws on evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person or couple. Ferial is fluent in English and Arabic and accepts new clients for counseling in Michigan, offering collaborative, strengths-based support aimed at achievable change and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and develop practical skills to act in ways that matter to them despite difficult thoughts or feelings - it is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses and can be especially helpful for intimacy, abandonment, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is effective for anxiety, panic, mood symptoms, and many everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ferial works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review options and adapt techniques over time so treatment stays focused and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with a licensed professional - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to schedule sessions around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care, and integrate therapeutic strategies into daily life with greater convenience.