HomResilient Roots Therapeutic Services: Therapy for the People of the Global Majority

Welcome to Resilient Roots Therapeutic Services! Thank you for the honor of being a part of your therapeutic journey. At Resilient Roots, we explore the deep origins of your personal history and the strength that lies within YOU! By tapping into your inherent resilience and drawing from the rich tapestry of ancestral knowledge, we aim to empower you to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and grace. Together, we will cultivate an honest space for healing, growth, and transformation that respects your unique journey while reconnecting you to the strengths that have endured through generations.

Services

About Dr. Aalih

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience in social work, I am dedicated to helping individuals become the best versions of themselves. I rely on my empathic nature, natural listening skills, and my genuine desire to support others on their journey. I believe in the healing power of connection and community, and I trust in each person's intrinsic knowledge to guide them toward growth and healing. Together, we can navigate challenges and celebrate successes in an honest and supportive environment.

I am committed to providing a compassionate and inclusive approach to mental health and wellness. Focusing on the individual as a diverse, multi-dimensional being within their environment allows us to create a culturally sensitive and empowering therapeutic environment. I believe in honoring the client’s self-determination and values on this journey. I genuinely hope to to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to begin your journey!

Specializations

1st & 2nd Generation Immigrants

If you (or your parents) were born internationally and moved to America, navigating the realities as a child of immigrants/ immigrant is certainly a unique lived experience. It may feel like you are trying to reconcile 2 (or more) aspects of your identity while going about daily life. As your therapist, Dr. Aalih helps unpack ideas such as immigrant guilt, being the “good minority”, etc. while calling attention to the systems of oppression in which we exist. As a child of immigrants herself, Dr. Aalih is passionate about working alongside this population to achieve wellness and growth.

People of the Global Majority

Dr. Aalih is also passionate about working alongside People of the Global Majority as she shares in the common struggle and strength it takes to navigate life as a minoritized person. Dr. Aalih offers a culturally responsive approach to living with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, grief, loss, trauma, or life-transitions. She is aware of the mental and emotional exhaustion of living through micro/ macro aggressions, enduring systemic bias and oppression, and code-switching can have on an individual and offers on non-judgmental space to unpack.

Decolonial Work

Decolonial practice in therapy aims to challenge Euro-centric/ Western systems and ways of thinking that hinder the therapy process. This is achieved by rediscovering and uplifting generational wisdom, indigenous practices, and calling attention to the historical violence and trauma that our ancestors of lived through as we carry this in our Intergenerational Nervous System. This way of thinking is woven into our practice and work together to process trauma and other topics- like workplace discrimination, navigating interracial couple dynamics, or even learning about the ways you may personally be acting and upholding whiteness (it’s process to decolonize the mind). The goal of this work is to focus on intergenerational healing to create resiliency in future generations that honor our distinctive positions in society.

Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents

If you grew up with a parent who has narcissistic traits and tendencies, learning to live with the mental and emotional impact of their actions can certainly take a toll. Dr. Aalih helps identify the root cause of people pleasing tendencies, perfectionism, and your empathic nature, and explores how this can impact your approach to work, personal and romantic relationships.

Oncology

Dr. Aalih is Oncology Social Work Certified (OSW-C) and has been working with cancer patients for 10 years. It is not uncommon to experience grief, anxiety, and distress when diagnosed with cancer. These sessions can focus on the cancer-specific mental and emotional aspects of the cancer journey, coping skills and techniques, and communication with the medical team among other things.

My Approach

I believe that each person holds the key to their own healing and wisdom. I prioritize fostering self-awareness, emotional regulation to cultivate a collaborative process for clients to achieve their goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, somatic and decolonizing approaches to therapy. I also integrate U.S. third-world feminist ideologies, art & creativity, and faith-based (if requested) interventions when working with clients. I provide a compassionate and honest space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, empowering them to navigate their journey toward and understanding.

My experience working with Aalih over the years has helped me know myself better, increased my self-awareness and self-confidence, and guided me toward understanding and acknowledging the root causes of the emotional difficulties I have experienced and struggled with. She incorporates methods of culturally informed therapy and is well-versed in the experiences of South Asian, Muslim, and ethnic minority clients. She is understanding, empathetic, and uses humor which is helpful for someone like me to look at a situation. She has also been helpful in educating and incorporating her knowledge of intergenerational trauma and addressing the struggles of 1st generation children of immigrants into our sessions. Her knowledge, patience, and methods of therapy have tremendously helped me better manage my anxiety and taught me to trust myself along the way, which are lessons I will never forget.

Contact

Get in Touch

We welcome you to reach out to us for further information or to schedule an appointment. Your well-being is our priority, and we are here to support you on your journey towards mental and emotional wellness.

Resilient Roots Therapeutic Services, PLLC

Phone: 484.362.9456

Service areas: Pennsylvania & North Carolina

Insurances Accepted in Pennsylvania : Aetna, BCBS, Capital Blue Cross, Highmark, and Quest Plans

Currently Private Pay in North Carolina