Lina El-Mahmoud, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Lina El-Mahmoud

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Compassion Focused

Experiential Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Muslim

Ethnicity

Middle Eastern, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lina El-Mahmoud

Hi there, I'm Lina! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License #152100) in California, USA. I specialize in helping teens, young adults, individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with curiosity and creativity. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and informed by a deep understanding of the unique experiences of multiracial individuals, particularly Muslims, navigating mental health. I use metaphors and imaginative techniques to make therapy engaging, empowering, and effective. Areas of focus include anxiety, relationship dynamics, meaning-making, and the impact of life experiences on personal growth and well-being. I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University and a Bachelor's degree from California State University Long Beach. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I believe in meeting clients where they are and using curiosity and creativity to guide the process of self-discovery and healing. I draw from a variety of trauma-informed therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thoughts and behaviors, Narrative Therapy to help clients reshape their personal stories, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing to support meaningful change, and Family Systems Therapy to explore the dynamics that influence the health of relationships. I also integrate creative techniques such as metaphors, storytelling, and imaginative exercises to make therapy both engaging and transformative. My work is informed by a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by multiracial individuals. I have the privilege of working with teens, parents, college students, neurodivergent individuals, and BIPOC and Muslim communities navigating mental health. My goal is to create a culturally sensitive, inclusive, and empowering environment where all individuals can thrive.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Chapman University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
California State University Long Beach (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1649944208

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Lina El-Mahmoud works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lina El-Mahmoud?

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