Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad, LMSW, MI | Psychotherapist

About Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad

Focus areas

Anxiety

Psychotherapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Therapy

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Culturally Sensitive

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Muslim

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad

Dr. Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad, with a prestigious military past, was the first Muslim Chaplain in the US Armed Forces, endorsed by the Islamic Society of North America and confirmed at the Pentagon on December 3, 1993. He retired from the army in October 2012 and took up the mantle as the first full-time Muslim Chaplain with the US Department of Veterans Affairs. He was ISNA's endorsing agent for their chaplaincy program from 2013 to 2019. A well-known author, he was a significant contributor to "Diversity in Human Interaction: The Tapestry of America" (2004, Oxford Press) and even published an article in the Journal for Healthcare Chaplaincy. Part of his contribution encompassed working with the VA/DOD Integrated Mental Health Strategy leadership team, and contributing as a national strategic planner and trainer for the Army's suicide prevention program. His last military role was Command Chaplain, US Army Public Health Command. He is a Board-Certified Chaplain and a Mental Health Chaplain within the VA San Diego and Maryland Healthcare Systems. Currently, he offers consultation and treatment services for mental health, spiritual care, addiction, trauma, couples counseling, and bereavement. He is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan and a Master Addictions Counselor with the NCC AP. Dr. Muhammad has delivered numerous presentations on the professions of chaplaincy and social work. On July 15, 2024, he earned his Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University for his capstone project “SOCIAL WORK AND CHAPLAINCY SERVICES: A TEAM APPROACH FOR IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES." For the past five years, he has been the Resident Imam of Masjidul Taqwa, San Diego, CA.

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After scheduling your appointment through Zocdoc, you will receive a follow-up email from Tava with instructions to complete the necessary registration in our patient portal, including insurance and payment details. Placing a credit card on file is required to process insurance billing and any applicable deductible-related charges. Please complete your registration within 24 hours to ensure a smooth check-in and avoid delays in accessing care. If registration is not completed in time, we may not be able to verify your insurance coverage, which could result in unexpected out-of-pocket costs for your visit. Per our office policies, a fee may be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Panic Attack

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Tava Health 2

Education and training

Capella University, Doctor of Social Work

NPI number

1952987521

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What practice does Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad work with?

Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad works with Tava Health 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad?

Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad on their profile.