Muneerah Uqdah , LCSW

Muneerah Uqdah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience providing individual and family counseling to children, teenagers, and adults. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and has practiced in diverse settings including community mental health agencies, the juvenile justice system, private practice, and community health centers. The LCSW credential indicates a professional license to provide clinical social work services and therapy.

Her practice draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. These approaches are applied to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, grief and parenting challenges, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Muneerah emphasizes a client-centered and collaborative style, working with individuals to set goals, gain insight, and build practical skills. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop strategies for recovery and growth. Her focus is on helping people move through life’s toughest challenges toward greater self-awareness and resilience.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Muneerah frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for changing behaviors and managing symptoms. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges because it focuses on clear goals and actionable techniques.

She also applies Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when addressing trauma-related concerns, combining stabilization, skills building, and processing in ways suited to children, adolescents, and adults affected by traumatic events. This approach aims to reduce trauma symptoms and improve coping through gradual, structured work.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Muneerah partners with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit work, school, and family commitments. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or on the go, maintain continuity of care, and access licensed professionals without the need for travel.