Culturally attuned care in VA & MA that welcomes your story
Therapy for the eldest daughters, parentified children, perfectionists, and people pleasers
Your entire life, you've heard things like "what will people say" or "you have to work twice as hard to get half as far". You are someone others lean on, the one they expect to have it all together. You're good at what you do; excelling in your field, putting out fires, and taking care of everyone else's needs.
Things look great on paper, but inside something just doesn't feel right.
You feel anxious, down, irritable, or on edge. It's hard to feel present. Your body is tired of holding it all together. You feel overwhelmed, stuck in the mud, and wonder how you got here.
Water Lily Counseling invites you to slow down in therapy and finally put yourself first. We'll work on easing out of constant anxiety and survival mode into feeling safe in your body again. You'll learn tools to navigate difficult emotions, feel confident in your ability to set boundaries without guilt, learn to say no, and navigate conflict effectively. We are here to help you find your footing during life’s muddiest moments and
continue blooming through it all.
A purple water lily bud emerging from a pond with reflection.
Meet Sabiha Zaman, LCSW, LICSW
Anxiety and Trauma therapist licensed in Virginia and Massachusetts
Hi, I'm Sabiha and I'm excited to meet you!
I believe in cycle breakers. You don't have to suffer in silence or repeat unhealthy intergenerational patterns. You deserve to be loved and seen for you, and not based on what you achieve or do for others. Your emotions matter. You are allowed to set boundaries. You don't have to keep performing. You can choose yourself.
As a first generation South Asian American, I know what it's like to navigate the challenges many of us face in our day to day. It can be confusing when you care deeply about your culture, values, and loved ones, but also find yourself wondering if some of the patterns and expectations may be hurting you.
I help adults navigate anxiety and trauma through a lens of cultural humility so they feel seen, safe, and empowered to break unhelpful patterns and manage uncomfortable emotions. If that sounds like something you're ready to do, please reach out to schedule a free consultation.
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Therapy for Anxiety
Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
Let's work together to help you find relief from endless worry and overthinking, perfectionism, people pleasing, and more. Learn to manage your symptoms today.
Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
Understand how trauma can show up in your emotions, relationships, and body, and learn how to start feeling safe again.
You don't have to do this alone.
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Therapy for Trauma and PTSD
LGBTQIA+ Allied Therapy
Show up as your authentic self in a space that welcomes and embraces you. Water Lily Counseling is an ally to the community and offers unconditional support.
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