Ferial Youkhanna, LMSW

Ferial Youkhanna, LMSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and trauma. She speaks English and Arabic and brings more than two decades of practice to meetings with clients. Her style is direct and warm, focused on everyday thinking and habits that get in the way of feeling better.

She uses practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based ideas to notice thoughts and choose different actions. Sessions often look at patterns of thinking, daily routines, and small behavior changes that add up over time. Clients work on skills for sleep, managing anger, and coping with life changes in clear, step-by-step ways.

Youkhanna also draws on attachment-based and emotionally focused approaches when relationship or intimacy issues are central. This helps people understand how past connections shape what they expect and feel now. When addiction, compulsive behavior, or gambling are concerns, she blends problem-solving with motivational strategies to support forward movement.

Ferial has 24 years of experience in Michigan and holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Licensed Master Social Worker credential. She supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and career pressure, keeping conversations practical and goal-oriented.

Her sessions emphasize noticing thought patterns and changing everyday habits. People who want straightforward tools and compassionate listening may find her approach helpful. Confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action. It helps people stop fighting their inner experience and begin acting in ways that matter to them, which can reduce avoidance and build steady habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful thinking and routines; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, which can be useful when intimacy or relationship repair is a goal.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying a skill-focused plan first, then shifting to attachment or emotionally focused work if relationships become central.

Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking so you know which online options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use quieter surroundings, choose whether to be on video, and apply tools learned in real-life settings between meetings.