Portrait of Pennsylvania therapist Zara Khan, MS, LPC

Zara Khan, MS, LPC

She/Her
Serving clients in Pennsylvania & New Jersey
Portrait of Pennsylvania therapist Zara Khan, MS, LPC
I Work With: Adults, Couples
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of Pittsburgh
Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Villanova University
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
Can conduct sessions in Pashto and Urdu
Trainings & Certifications
IFS Therapy Immersion
Training in CBT
Training in DBT
Training in ACT

“My goal is to give you a safe space where you can finally put into words the things we swallow throughout the day.”

Therapy can help you to develop greater self awareness, deepen connections with others, and create a personally meaningful life. I try to foster an atmosphere of safety in which you experience a sense of freedom to think and feel. Maybe you are having trouble adjusting to a new change or are feeling stuck; perhaps you repeatedly find yourself in unhappy relationships or conflicts at work and struggle with low self-esteem. It may be that your familiar coping skills, which originally developed out of need, are no longer working for you.

In my senior year of high school, my family faced a traumatic event. Eventually I started therapy. This experience was so fulfilling and valuable, which ultimately inspired me to become a therapist. I knew I wanted to be able to provide the same kind of guidance and support to others in their time of need.

I work with a wide variety of individuals, but specialize in helping those with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and self esteem. I am especially passionate about working with young adults, first-generation college students, BIPOC folks, and Asian Americans. I can speak and conduct therapy sessions in English, Urdu, and Pashto and understand the sometimes confusing nature of intersecting identities.

I enjoy working collaboratively and helping individuals develop healthy coping skills and enhance their strengths in order to develop a toolkit that can be utilized outside of therapy. I use techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My goal is to give you a safe space where you can finally put into words the things we swallow throughout the day. I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey and help you achieve your goals.

Fun Facts

Favorite Way To Move Your Body?

Dance! I was on a competitive Bollywood Fusion dance team in undergrad.

Greatest Thing About Being A Therapist

Being a witness to people’s stories and growth.

Favorite Dessert

Ice cream; specifically half-baked from Ben & Jerry’s.

How Do You Take Your Coffee

Coffee is my love language! An iced vanilla latte is the key to my heart.

What Are You Proud Of Recently

For fulfilling my new year’s resolution for the very first time, which was to try new foods and new experiences.

Portrait of Pennsylvania therapist Zara Khan, MS, LPC

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