You’ve been struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma; and you are ready to work through it. However, you’re struggling with finding a therapist who is the right fit for you. For the therapeutic process to work, you need to work with a therapist that you can connect with and trust.

Hi, my name is Sultana Karim and I am a Trauma & Perinatal Therapist.

I specialize in childhood traumas, domestic and sexual trauma, life transitions, adjusting to mother(parent)hood, mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum, birth trauma, pregnancy and infant loss, infertility counseling, and loss.

Education, Experience, and Expertise

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s in Counseling Psychology. I am a licensed counselor in Virginia, Maryland, DC, and Michigan. I’ve worked in non-profit organizations, outpatient facilities, hospitals, and private practice for over 12 years. I have advanced training in trauma, infertility counseling, perinatal mental health, perinatal loss, abortion mental health support, and domestic and sexual violence.  I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), and a Certified as a  Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist. Additionally, I am Internal Family System (IFS) Level 1 Practitioner and trained in other evidence-based therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, CPT, somatic psychotherapy, etc.) as well as a trained perinatal yoga instructor. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor in Maryland & Virginia.

I am equipped with techniques and strategies that will help you on your healing journey. I care about your healing and making progress toward your goals of feeling like yourself again and living a joyful life more than anything else.

Interested in working with me or learning more about my services? Contact me to start a conversation, and let’s explore how we can collaborate to achieve your goals.