About Dina Ramadan
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Existential
Culturally Sensitive
Humanistic
Emotionally Focused
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American, Middle Eastern
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dina Ramadan
Dina Ramadan is supervised by Cheryl Tunnell. She holds a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Boston University School of Medicine.
We don't have to scratch the surface for too long before encountering our deepest wounds. These core wounds form the underlying current that charges our life, silently influencing how we perceive and respond to the world around us. We may find ourselves at a point where our current state is unbearable, pushing us to seek change.
Our body may try to communicate with us through the voice of addiction, anxiety, depression, or chronic illnesses like PCOS. These symptoms are merely messages informing us about how our environment and our way of being are affecting the inherent wisdom of our bodies. Though your symptoms may seem uncomfortable, undesirable, and maladaptive, your body is adapting perfectly to the mental, physical, spiritual, and sociocultural conditions you have been subjected to during your life. Who you are is precisely the culmination of every experience, inclination, behavior, thought, and relationship you have ever had. If we were to look through every moment in your life, it would make perfect sense why you struggle with the things that currently, and perhaps have always, plagued you. How could it be any other way? Our longstanding challenges and chronic illnesses are how our body and mind have wisely adapted to help us survive.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My approach to psychotherapy is relational and informed by psychoanalytic psychology and existential therapy. I embrace a holistic approach to wellbeing, with a particular passion for the interconnected roles that nutrition, psychology, and our relationships play in our overall health.
Relational Psychoanalysis emphasizes the importance of relationships in shaping an individual's emotional experiences, identity, and current behavior. Much of human suffering arises from relational injuries and disconnection. In relational psychoanalysis, the therapeutic relationship, between you and I, becomes the central means of healing, as it provides a space where past relational patterns can emerge, be reenacted and you can experience a new, reparative kind of relationship that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Relational psychoanalysis is particularly effective for individuals who struggle with intimacy, trust, vulnerability, anxious or avoidant attachment, low self-worth, loneliness or the aftermath of relational trauma.
Existential therapy emphasizes exploring your convictions and questions about the human condition. Existential therapy can help you embrace freedom and take responsibility for your choices, find meaning and purpose in your life, and live in a way that is authentic and aligned with your values. This nurtures our inherent resilience in the face of life’s inevitable tragedies.
With an educational background in both mental health counseling and nutrition, I am interested in the way your relationship with nourishing yourself has led to changes in how your body works and has become a barrier in you doing the things in life that matter to you. Binge-and-restrict cycles, food addiction, and PCOS can feel like an unending war between your body and mind. Hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance, common to our culture, magnify cravings. Willpower is no match for our biology. Food becomes comfort, a way to numb the feelings of disconnection and inadequacy.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
We will start with a 15-minute phone call to determine if my services align with what you’re seeking from therapy. There will be no charge for this.
Consultation
Our first few meetings will be a time for you to share your story with me and what inspired you to seek therapy. This allows me to learn about you and to consider whether and how I’ll be able to best support you. At the same time, you’ll begin to get a sense of my approach and how it feels like to be in a therapeutic relationship with me—how I listen, respond, and guide you. During this shared exploration, we will begin to uncover what’s happening in your world as you experience it and to reflect on the origins of your current challenges. Together, we’ll consider if moving forward in this work feels right for both of us.
Psychotherapy
Choosing to start therapy gives you the space to work through past traumas, navigate present challenges, and move toward future goals. Being in therapy goes beyond getting advice and fleeting reassurance. I will make note of the parts of you that often go unnoticed. Together, we will explore and experience the most private places within you. As I listen deeply enough to feel and see the world through your perspective, I can begin to expand your understanding of yourself—both as an individual and in relation to others.
Dina Ramadan, LPC Associate is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $125 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $125 for 50 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
I do not accept insurance. I am classified as an out-of-network provider and can provide a superbill for you to request reimbursement from your insurance company.
Office location
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Boston University School of Medicine, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1124840665
How soon can I make an appointment with Dina Ramadan?
Generally, Dina Ramadan has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dina Ramadan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dina Ramadan accepting new patients?
Dina Ramadan generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dina Ramadan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dina Ramadan accept my insurance?
Choose your insurance plan to verify if Dina Ramadan is in-network.
Can I make an appointment with Dina Ramadan online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dina Ramadan using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dina Ramadan work with?
Dina Ramadan works with Philosophia Counseling PLLC.
Where is Dina Ramadan's office located?
Dina Ramadan's office is located at 5465 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dina Ramadan?
Dina Ramadan frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dina Ramadan on their profile.
What languages does Dina Ramadan speak?
Dina Ramadan speaks English.