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Lama Alhezayen

Lama Alhezayen

LSCSW

Kansas

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Compassionate social worker for anxiety relief

  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBTQ+ care
  • Trauma and depression

About Lama

Lama Alhezayen is a licensed social worker with 14 years of experience helping people cope with stress and anxiety. She also supports those facing LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, eating-related struggles, and depression. Lama focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about hard feelings and figure out what helps them move forward.

In sessions she encourages honest conversation and practical steps. She listens for patterns like abandonment, attachment issues, or avoidance and helps people notice how those patterns affect daily life. She also addresses relationship strains such as communication problems, commitment worries, blended family stress, and caregiver burden.

Her work includes attention to body image, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and challenges after divorce or separation. Lama aims to break problems into manageable pieces and try small changes that can make a difference. She treats mood and behavior concerns in ways that connect to a person’s everyday routines.

Clients can expect a steady, respectful presence and clear, plainspoken guidance. She speaks English and Arabic and is licensed in Kansas as a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW. Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and Lama frames beginning therapy as a practical move toward relief and clearer thinking.

Approaches that help with anxiety and trauma online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical tools. One common method teaches ways to notice anxious thoughts and test them against real events, helping reduce panic and worry over time. Another concentrates on processing traumatic memories in small steps so they cause less distress day to day. These approaches are used to target stress, panic, trauma reactions, and related mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process guides which techniques are tried and how quickly to shift strategies if something isn’t working.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into life easier by removing travel time, allowing appointments during workday breaks, and offering shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to connect with a therapist who speaks English or Arabic while living in a different region. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing so therapy fits daily routines and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Kansas

Languages

English, Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lama help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and depression, plus related issues like attachment and body image.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is conversational and straightforward, creating a nonjudgmental space to talk and try small, practical changes that fit daily life.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 14 years of professional work experience helping people manage anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and related challenges.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW, licensed in Kansas.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, and she is open to working with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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