Rabia KharaLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Rabia Khara, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, 122568 is practicing under the supervision of Patrick Rowley (Pennsylvania, LPC, PC014432) at Resilience Lab.

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Curiosity is what started me down the road to becoming a therapist: I just wanted to understand people better. My deep desire to relieve suffering brought me all the way to where I am today. I have been through loss and know firsthand that we don't get a choice in the suffering we experience. But I also know we have to walk through this process of life- and all its ups and downs- to find out who we are.

I work with people who are seeking an ally as they establish a new vision of their lives. Together, we’ll look at every part of your story, and you’ll be an active part of the process. Since I am an actor, visual artist, writer, and drama therapist, I bring creative approaches into my sessions, like storytelling or roleplaying. My toolbox is full of evidence-based and practice-based tools, which allow me to tailor my approach to each client's needs. The therapeutic process is a unique journey of self-discovery and growth for every client.

Humility is one of my biggest assets in therapy. In the course of our therapeutic alliance, I learn just as much from the client as they learn from me. I'm sensitive to others, too. Having lived through so much, I'm able to empathize and instantly connect with and appreciate people from all walks of life. Those life experiences also made me relatable - I'm approachable and well-acquainted with the reality of life outside of therapy.

I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I have been trained to work with individuals, couples, and families as a professional clinical counselor. I am also a registered drama therapist with training from the Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles. I have experience in DBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and mind-body medicine. I have experience working with all populations and issues, including mood disorders, dual diagnosis, personality disorders, addiction, queer young adults, minority stress, interfaith marriages, relationship distress, sexuality, and eating disorders. I am currently a team member at Resilience Lab, where I have access to the support and resources I need to provide my clients with the best possible treatment and care.