Discover how social media uniquely impacts neurodivergent individuals—including those with ADHD and autism—and learn practical, therapist-recommended tips for adults and parents to manage overstimulation, comparison, and emotional overwhelm. Written from both clinical and personal experience.

ADHD has long been misunderstood — especially in how it presents across genders. For decades, research and diagnosis were largely based on hyperactive boys in classroom settings, leaving many girls and women overlooked, misdiagnosed, or struggling in silence.

In this post, we’ll explore:

• How ADHD commonly shows up in males vs. females
• Why gender bias still exists in diagnosis
• The internalized impact on women and girls
• What to look for if you think you’ve been missed

If you’re constantly tired, unfocused, or feeling behind—despite being high-functioning—you’re not alone. In this post, we explore how burnout and ADHD often overlap, especially for high-achieving adults in Boca Raton, and how therapy can help you get clarity and relief.

Mixed signals aren’t confusing—they’re revealing. Learn how to spot emotional unavailability early and seek the aligned relationship you actually deserve.

You’re successful and self-aware—but still attracting the wrong people? Learn how to filter faster, trust yourself, and find the love that aligns.

This blog explores the painful yet transformative experience of mistaking emotional intensity for divine love. Through the lens of faith and personal healing, I share how chasing someone who never truly cared ultimately led me back to God, self-worth, and purpose. If you’ve ever struggled with one-sided love, emotional trauma, or spiritual confusion, this story offers clarity, healing, and empowerment.

Struggling to meet the right person while healing? Here's why the process feels so hard — and why you're not asking for too much by wanting real connection.

Struggling with people-pleasing, emotional overgiving, or self-doubt in relationships? Learn how to recognize the signs your self-worth is tied to others—and how to reclaim it through boundaries, reflection, and internal validation.

Tawakkul isn’t about doing nothing and hoping for the best. It’s about doing your part—with effort and intention—then releasing control over the outcome. This post explores what real trust in God looks like when you’re anxious, overthinking, or healing.

Not every therapist will understand your faith or culture—and that matters. In this post, I break down the red flags Muslims should watch for in therapy, and how to find a therapist who truly honors your values, identity, and healing journey.

Many Muslims wonder if going to therapy is Islamically acceptable. In this post, I explore that question through the lens of faith, culture, and lived experience—sharing why therapy isn’t a sign of weak iman, but a valid, often necessary, step toward healing. Therapy can coexist with trust in Allah, and for many, it’s one of the ways we honor our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

In this deeply personal post, I open up about being a 25-year-old Pakistani Muslim woman who has never been married or in a serious relationship—and why that’s not something I’m ashamed of. I reflect on cultural pressure, how transactional marriage can feel in our communities, and the peace I found in surrendering to God's timeline. This isn’t a story about being behind—it’s about becoming. It’s about choosing faith, alignment, and self-worth over timelines, fear, or settling.

In this personal and heartfelt post, I share why I created Crescent Counseling & Coaching—because traditional therapy often left out people like me: Muslim, South Asian, and Middle Eastern individuals with layered identities shaped by culture, faith, and family. I open up about my own experience of feeling unseen in therapy and how that inspired me to build a space where healing doesn’t require you to choose between your roots and your growth. This post is for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t belong in therapy. Crescent was made for you.

Many high-achieving mothers in Boca Raton are silently struggling with burnout, anxiety, and identity loss. This blog explores why so many women feel emotionally exhausted despite doing it all. Learn how therapy offers real, culturally aware solutions for overwhelmed moms seeking clarity, balance, and sustainable change.

I was recently interviewed by a college student studying psychology, who asked me honest questions about the challenges therapists face behind the scenes. I shared my experiences navigating family dynamics, cultural stigma, and systemic barriers—especially in my work with Muslim, South Asian, and neurodivergent clients. These conversations matter deeply, and I hope my reflections offer insight into the heart of this work.