Hufsa Ahmad, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Hufsa Ahmad

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Culturally Sensitive

EMDR

Dialectical (DBT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Muslim

Ethnicity

Asian, Middle Eastern

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Hufsa Ahmad

Hi there, I'm Hufsa! My name is Hufsa (huff-suh), and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from California State University Long Beach. I’ve worked in mental health and substance use for over 12 years, helping individuals from all walks of life. Regardless of trauma, diagnosis, symptoms, addiction, culture, gender, income, or history, I have seen growth and progress—and I know healing is possible. I’ve faced challenges in my own life, which helps me understand what it takes to overcome and move forward. **My approach** No matter what anyone has said to you or what you’re going through—you can get better. I specialize in trauma and am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I also deeply understand the science behind mindfulness and how it can address trauma, phobias, anxiety, anger, and more. **My focus** I work best with adults and specialize in trauma. Most of my experience is with individuals who have severe mental health and addiction disorders, especially those with suicidality and hopelessness. But the skills I have can also help people who aren’t diagnosed but are still struggling. **My communication style** Clients often say, “I have never shared that with anyone,” and “You’re so funny.” I am non-judgmental, compassionate, and encouraging, but therapy is always better when we’re having some laughs, too. **My journey to mental healthcare** Navigating the challenges of my friends and family, along with my own, showed me how much the world can be stacked against us. There’s so much judgment and misunderstanding, and it can be hard to find support.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

California State University Long Beach, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1932502416

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What practice does Hufsa Ahmad work with?

Hufsa Ahmad works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Hufsa Ahmad?

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