Nusrat Karim , LMHC

Nusrat Karim is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who completed her master’s degree at Florida International University. She brings a clear mission to reduce mental health stigma and to raise awareness within the communities she serves, combining professional training with a community-minded approach.

Nusrat approaches therapy as a space to help people move through difficult experiences and to support healing for individuals and families. Her primary orientation is cognitive behavioral work, and she integrates person-centered methods, brief solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

She has experience working with both adults and youth and has supported clients dealing with depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger management, adjustment disorder, and challenges with coping skills and social skills. Nusrat focuses on practical strategies and skills while also attending to each person’s values and lived experience.

Nusrat is known for building rapport quickly and for strong communication skills. She emphasizes active, nonjudgmental listening, empathy, and honesty in her work, aiming to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports growth and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Nusrat commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and functioning and is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping difficulties. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help people explore their values and build self-understanding, which supports healing in relationships and identity concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nusrat works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations, fit therapy into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care across distances, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt evidence-informed approaches to an online format.