Theyazan Kohaif , LMSW, LCSW

Theyazan Kohaif is a licensed mental health professional with a decade of experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. Based in Michigan, he has worked closely with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and issues with motivation and confidence. He brings focused experience helping clients navigate addictions, grief, family difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and other life transitions, tailoring his work to each person’s unique situation.

He approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit a client’s goals and needs. He holds the LMSW and LCSW credentials - LMSW indicates a Licensed Master Social Worker and LCSW indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced training in clinical social work. Theyazan aims to support and guide clients through meaningful growth and healing, offering practical strategies and steady collaboration as clients work toward the changes they seek.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Theyazan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that address the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, helping clients develop practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. He also employs trauma-informed methods that prioritize safety and pacing, assisting people in processing difficult experiences and building coping strategies for triggers and flashbacks. In addition, he incorporates relational and attachment-focused work to explore patterns in relationships and to improve communication, intimacy, and family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Theyazan works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences. He encourages open discussion about what feels most helpful and adjusts interventions over time to support progress.

Online therapy with Theyazan offers flexibility in how people engage in care - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, or conducted via live chat and text-based messaging. This range of options helps clients fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and use the format that feels most comfortable for them.