Hiba Khan , LCSW

Hiba Khan is a trans, LGBTQIA+ and poly-affirming psychotherapist who centers compassionate, nonjudgmental care in her work. She offers culturally informed support for BIPOC clients, with particular attention to Muslim, Asian, and Middle Eastern communities, and creates space for people to explore identity, culture, and personal history.

Hiba specializes in helping individuals facing substance use disorders, complex trauma including PTSD and C-PTSD, dissociative conditions such as DID, grief and loss, adjustment challenges, and crisis situations. Her practice also addresses cultural and identity exploration as clients navigate life changes and healing.

As an integrative clinician trained as a Clinical Trauma Professional, Hiba combines several evidence-based methods to tailor treatment to each person. Her approach draws from Mindfulness-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy - a skills-focused model for emotional regulation and distress tolerance - Internal Family Systems - a parts-based method for working with internal conflicts and trauma - TIST, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She weaves these modalities together to meet complex needs rather than relying on a single technique.

Hiba conducts sessions in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and holds an LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a professional license for clinical social work practice.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Trauma and Addiction Care

Hiba commonly integrates Mindfulness-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Internal Family Systems into online work. Mindfulness-based DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and building healthier coping strategies - it is often helpful for individuals struggling with emotion dysregulation, substance use, or persistent stress. Internal Family Systems focuses on understanding and relating to internal parts or states, which can be particularly useful when working with trauma, dissociation, and identity-related concerns.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques as well to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, supporting clients who face anxiety, depression, or adjustment challenges. Hiba tailors these methods to each person’s history and goals, and she collaborates with clients to determine which approaches fit best rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions give clients flexible options for care - video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer written communication or need shorter, more frequent check-ins. These formats make therapy more accessible for those balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limits, and they allow Hiba to meet clients where they are while applying the same evidence-informed techniques used in traditional settings.