Meet the Team

Takween Dwaik, LPC
Therapist

Takween Dwaik, LPC enhances her practice with Islamic Fiqh and lived-experiences, while focusing on adults with marriage and parenting concerns, adult ADHD and career counseling.
As a Gaza-native, Takween moved to Michigan over 35 years ago and understands firsthand the implications of mental health griefs resulting from displacement, war, and generational trauma.
Languages: English & Arabic

Aminh Kurdi, LMSW-C
Therapist

Aminh Kurdi, LMSW-C brings diverse experiences working in nonprofit organizations supporting individuals with Special Needs and new immigrants. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can work towards their personal goals.
As a native Michigander, Aminh cares deeply for community work. Her specialty includes working with young adults navigating adulthood, couples seeking counseling, and families with Special Needs.
Languages: English & Arabic

Duaa Abdul-Mutakabbir
Student Therapist

Jessica Gardiner, LLP
Therapist

Jessica Gardiner, LLP utilizes various approaches such as CBT, DBT, humanistic, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed therapy. After completing Level 1 of the Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychology training at the Khalil Center, Jessica incorporates spiritually guided themes into her sessions.
She brings experience as a school teacher in Detroit and enjoys developing psycho-educational training for children.
Languages: English

Khalled Ismail, LLMSW-C, believes in cultivating a space that destigmatizes mental health in underserved communities. He integrates Western education with Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychology, employing a range of therapeutic approaches to support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral needs.
He supports individuals through life’s challenges, with a focus on cultivating balance (itidal) within the heart (qalb).
Languages: English

Khalled Ismail, LLMSW-C
Therapist

Shaden Mouslmani, LLC
Therapist

Shaden Mouslamani, LLC, focuses on fostering emotional well-being and personal growth with adolescents and teens. She is passionate about developing initiatives that empower young people and promote their social and emotional development.
She has experience leading girls support groups and workshops for middle school girls. As a therapist, she continues to organize impactful events and is committed to growth, providing compassionate, high-quality care.
Languages: English & Arabic

Sarah Masad, TLLP
Therapist

Sarah Masad, TLLP, has experience in crisis counseling and domestic violence programs and facilitates faith-based support groups for high school students. She uses CBT, mindfulness, and culturally competent care to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions while building resilience.
She specializes in supporting adolescents, teenagers, and young adults and periodically organizes faith-based events to enrich the community.
Languages: English

Omar Shaker is a Masters of Social Work student at the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor and a student at Miftaah Institute. Omar is a strong advocate for men's mental health and is passionate about working with individuals through grief, trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and OCD.
As a Boston native, Omar brings his experience as a community leader to promote a greater understanding of what a Prophetic model for empathic relationships look like, focusing on ways mental health presents in the life of the Prophet (SAW).
Languages: English

Omar Shaker
Student Therapist

Danish Hasan
Director

Aliah Azmeh
Clinical Supervisor

Samra Saleh
Office Manager

Samra Saleh has a background in Health Administration and seven years of experience working in the education sector. She has collaborated with nonprofit organizations to coordinate events and workshops that supported and engaged high school students.
Samra aspires to pursue a career in social work, where she can draw on her experience, compassion, and advocacy skills to empower individuals and make a meaningful impact on their lives.
Languages: English & Arabic