Welcome to Serenity and Sakoon: Your Safe Space
Our Team
Mahreen Quadeer PMHNP-C
Mahreen Quadeer is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with two decades of healthcare experience. Specializing in a holistic approach, Mahreen integrates psychotherapy, pharmacology, and integrative medicine to support her clients. With advanced training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), she helps individuals address trauma and emotional wounds. As a third-generation British Pakistani, Mahreen brings a culturally informed perspective to therapy, guiding her clients toward lasting peace and resilience on their journey to mental wellness.
Rachel Hurley LAMFT
Your journey through life is filled with ebbs and flows. Flows can often feel short lived while the ebbs may feel everlasting for many of us. The tools and skills you gain throughout this journey can have the ability to secure, stabilize, and build confidence within. Feeling stuck, lost or experiencing relational distress?
Yasmin Abdelgadir, CASAC-T
My name is Yasmin Abdelgadir, and I am a certified alcoholism and substance abuse counselor based in NYC (CASAC-T). As a Sudanese American born and raised in NYC, I am culturally sensitive, aware, and open to diverse clients ready to take initiative in their healing journeys. I am a clinician that will guide you to becoming your best self, no matter where your starting point is.
Aysha Khawaja LSW
Aysha Khawaja is a Licensed Social Worker passionate about providing trauma-informed care through a culturally sensitive lens. As a second-generation Pakistani Muslim, Aysha’s healing journey has inspired her to help others navigate their challenges with mindfulness and a strength-based approach. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore their feelings, relationships, mental health struggles, and spirituality. Aysha is committed to supporting her clients in overcoming obstacles and achieving lasting emotional well-being.
Kristen Wimmer LSW
I am a licensed social worker who specializes in a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to counseling. My primary experience comes from working with survivors of interpersonal violence and abuse. I use various modalities based on a client’s needs, such as somatic experiencing, DBT, TF-CBT, and IFS. I am currently working toward my EMDR certification.
Rabeea Ilyas, LAC
As a clinician, I recognize how culture, faith, and identity influence mental health and personal growth. I work to help adolescents and adults develop coping strategies that reflect their values while navigating life’s challenges. I have experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds through anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem struggles, and relationship or family concerns. I take a collaborative, person-centered approach that focuses on your strengths and resilience, helping you recognize and build on the skills you already have.
Ameena Qobrtay, LSW
Ameena Qobrtay is a Licensed Social Worker who brings a trauma-informed, feminist, and humanist lens to therapy. She understands how identity and marginalization within systems of power can increase vulnerability to interpersonal violence and the lasting impacts of trauma. As a Circassian Muslim, Ameena is particularly interested in helping clients navigate generational trauma and the lasting effects of displacement. Whether you’re coping with trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply looking for support, Ameena believes therapy is a collaborative process where healing happens through safety, authenticity, and connection.
How We Help
On-Demand Support Anytime
Get therapy when you need it! Our on-demand service connects you with caring professionals, ready to help you in moments of need.
Personalized Care Plans
We believe in tailored support! Our therapists create personalized care plans that fit your unique needs and goals for healing.
Safe and Secure Space
Your comfort matters! We provide a safe and secure online environment where you can share, explore, and grow without judgment.