Meet The Team
Bintou Samura, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist
Bintou is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in supporting people through life transitions, relationship stress, anxiety, and depression. Her approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and creating a safe, affirming space where you’re seen for who you are and who you’re becoming.
Bintou has experience working with young adults navigating identity and future goals, children in educational settings who need additional support, and people of color seeking spaces where their unique experiences are understood and honored. She creates a space where you can breathe and unpack what’s been buried under anxiety, self-doubt, or the pressure to keep it all together. Her work is about healing from the inside out, helping you return to yourself, one step at a time.
Nadia Pervaiz, MFT
Psychotherapist
Nadia is a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee currently completing her graduate training at Capella University. She is dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families in navigating life’s challenges and building stronger and healthier relationships. Nadia is also fluent in both English and Urdu/Hindi, making her able to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and receptive to different cultures.
Zehra
Patient Coordinator
Zehra is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable, heard, and supported throughout their experience with the practice. Her approachable nature and positive energy help create a warm and welcoming environment for both new and returning patients.
Luqman Abdin, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist
Luqman is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, with a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. He
offers trauma-informed counseling that recognizes how past experiences can shape the present and future. His work is rooted in a culturally sensitive, collaborative approach—tailored to support the unique needs of Muslims and people of color. Drawing from mindfulness, grief counseling, and narrative therapy, Luqman can help you process trauma, navigate anxiety or depression, and foster personal growth.
Mindfulness and creativity are central to his therapeutic approach, offering powerful avenues for healing. Whether through grounding practices, reflective storytelling, or expressive techniques, Luqman can help with processing the past, embracing the present, and envisioning a more empowered future. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, he will explore what works best for your healing journey—helping you reconnect with your truth and move forward with clarity and compassion.
Sara
Administrative Coordinator
Sara plays an important role in supporting the daily flow of the practice and maintaining an organized, professional environment. Her dependable and detail-oriented approach helps ensure a smooth experience for both patients and staff.
Zainab
Social Media Coordinator
Zainab oversees the practice’s social media presence, helping share meaningful content centered around wellness, faith, and community. Through creative engagement and digital outreach, she helps foster connection and awareness across the practice’s online platforms.