Zahra Barnes
Mental Health Therapist
- Role
- Psychotherapist at Counseling On Call
- Location
- Rockville, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zahra Barnes
Zahra is a dedicated mental health therapist who offers an affirming, compassionate, and culturally responsive space for healing. With a grounded approach, she invites clients into therapy as their full, authentic selves, free from judgment and societal expectations. Her practice is rooted in deep empathy, intersectional awareness, and a strong belief in the power of personal agency, as she understands the nuanced ways that racism, homophobia, misogyny, and generational trauma can impact mental health. Her work is as much about healing as it is about honoring identity, reclaiming narratives, and nurturing radical self-acceptance.Zahra specializes in working with clients dealing with issues related to racial trauma, queer identity development, depression, anxiety, internalized oppression, complex relationship dynamics, and family estrangement. Her integrated therapeutic approach incorporates modalities such as IFS, CBT, somatic practices, and other client-centered approaches.Whether you\'re in a season of survival or seeking a deeper connection to self, Zahra is committed to walking alongside you through a lens of empowerment, growth, and empathy. If you\'re ready to begin your healing journey in a space that honors all of who you are, Zahra would be honored to walk with you.
Experience
Psychotherapist
Aug 2025 — Present · Columbia, MD, US
Provide individual psychotherapy to clients navigating queer identity development, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges• Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments to inform diagnostic impressions and individualized treatment planning• Formulate DSM-5-aligned diagnoses in collaboration with clinical supervisors and interdisciplinary teams• Develop and implement client-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans tailored to each individual’s goals and intersecting identities• Support clients working through internalized oppression, complex trauma, and family estrangement using culturally responsive and anti-oppressive frameworks• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency and ethical standards• Participate in regular supervision and case consultation to ensure ethical, effective, and affirming clinical care• Engage in ongoing professional development focused on LGBTQIA+ mental health, intersectionality, and evidence-based practices
Education
The Ohio State University
Master of Social Work - MSW, Emphasis in Mental Health and Substance Use
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
2019 — 2023
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
High School Diploma
2015 — 2019
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