Dr Khalida Sethi

Dr Khalida Sethi: Trauma, Anxiety & Identity Therapist in Philadelphia & Delaware

Are you searching for a safe, supportive space to navigate the challenges of racial trauma, pervasive anxiety, or complex identity issues? Dr Khalida Sethi, an experienced therapist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and licensed for online sessions in Delaware, is here to help. With Khalida Sethi, you're not just a client; you're an individual with a unique story, ready to expand your worldview and forge deeper connections with yourself and the world around you. Khalida Sethi's expertise in culturally sensitive and trauma-focused approaches empowers you to heal and move towards a more meaningful life.

Who Benefits Most from Therapy with Khalida Sethi?

Khalida Sethi's ideal client is someone who:

• Is ready for a challenge: Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world.
• Seeks identity affirmation: Someone who wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician. Dr Khalida Sethi is deeply committed to racial justice and LGBTQ+ allied work.
• Is eager to address anxiety and trauma: Those grappling with anxiety disorders, racial trauma, PTSD, or complex life experiences.

Dr Khalida Sethi's Specialties & Areas of Expertise

Dr Khalida Sethi specializes in a wide range of critical mental health areas:

• Trauma and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder):
  • Racial Trauma Therapy: Addressing the profound impacts of discrimination, racism, and intergenerational wounds on mental well-being.
  • Complex & Chronic Trauma: Working with survivors of adverse events, prolonged abuse, or distress related to refugee and immigrant experiences.
  • Khalida Sethi's goal is to help you process painful memories and regain a sense of safety and control in your life.
• Anxiety & Worries:
  • Providing effective strategies to manage excessive worry and reduce anxiety's grip on daily life.
  • Khalida Sethi offers a secure space to work through anxiety disorders, teaching you to observe anxiety without judgment.
• Racial & Cultural Identity:
  • Supporting individuals in exploring and embracing their multifaceted identities and the challenges tied to ethnic and racial backgrounds.
• Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants:
  • Offering specialized psychological support for adapting to new environments, processing grief, and coping with past experiences.
• LGBTQ+ Issues:
  • Creating an affirming and accepting environment for exploring sexual and gender identity, and navigating discrimination.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
  • Providing effective therapeutic strategies for managing intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
• ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder):
  • Helping adults improve focus, organizational skills, and time management.
• Hoarding:
  • Supporting individuals in reducing clutter and improving daily functioning.
• Women's Issues:
  • Addressing the unique challenges women face in various aspects of personal and professional life.

Dr Khalida Sethi's Therapeutic Approach: Healing with Empathy and Deep Understanding

Khalida Sethi utilizes a comprehensive and deeply humanistic approach to support you:

• Psychodynamic Therapy: By exploring past experiences and early relationships, we delve into the roots of unconscious behavioral and emotional patterns. This helps you translate the "language" of your unspoken feelings and achieve a deeper self-understanding.
• Trauma-Focused Therapy: Khalida Sethi employs specialized techniques to safely and effectively process traumatic experiences, focusing on restoring your sense of empowerment and security. We'll learn how trauma manifests in the body and slowly work to release it.
• Culturally Sensitive & Multicultural Approach: Khalida Sethi profoundly understands the impact of culture, racial background, and social systems on your mental health. Khalida Sethi is fluent in Farsi and Dari, offering invaluable support to Farsi-speaking clients, which itself is a form of cultural and linguistic "translation" within the therapeutic context, fostering a deeper connection.
• Mindfulness & Meditation: Khalida Sethi incorporates meditation to foster a sense of interconnectedness among humans and with nature. This helps you observe anxiety and anxiousness without judgment.

Deciding to start therapy is a challenging step. It means agreeing to be challenged, to relive your trauma, and to entrust your anxieties to someone else to hold. These things develop with time and only after forming a trusting relationship. Khalida Sethi encourages you to provide input on what you'd like more or less of in your sessions.

Who Can Khalida Sethi Help?

Dr Khalida Sethi works with a diverse range of clients and has extensive experience helping individuals from various backgrounds:

• Ages: Preteen (12-14), Teen (15-17), and Adults (18 and up).
• Client Types: Individuals, Couples, and Families.
• Communities: Khalida Sethi is an ally to the BIPOC community, healthcare professionals, and the LGBTQ+ community (including Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Non-Binary, Queer, and Transgender individuals). She is also deeply committed to racial justice.
• Ethnicities: African-American, Asian, Black, Latinx, Native American, Multiracial, White, and other ethnic backgrounds.

Accessing Khalida Sethi's Services: Insurance & Contact Information

• Location: Khalida Sethi offers in-person services in Philadelphia, PA (ZIP codes 19103 & 19146). Nearby areas include neighborhoods like Rittenhouse Square, Fairmount, and University City.
• Online Sessions (Telehealth): Virtual therapy sessions via video conference are available for eligible residents of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
• Insurance:
  • Khalida Sethi is in-network with most major insurance carriers, including:
    • Aetna
    • AmeriHealth
    • Blue Cross (including Independence Blue Cross)
    • Blue Shield
    • BlueCross and BlueShield
    • Cigna and Evernorth
    • MultiPlan
    • Optum
    • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out-of-Network/Self-Pay: If your insurance is not listed or you prefer not to use it, Khalida Sethi also accepts self-pay. Please contact the office to verify your insurance plan and inquire about fee details.
• Connect with Khalida Sethi:
  • Take the first step towards help. Call Khalida Sethi now at (267) 489-1065.
  • You can also Email Khalida Sethi.
  • Your call or email may be directed to a representative managed by Harmony Bay Wellness.

Dr Khalida Sethi's Credentials & Qualifications

• Verification: Khalida Sethi is Verified by Psychology Today and has received 1 Endorsement.
• Education: Master's in Social Work (MSW) from Widener University, graduated in 2011.
• License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Pennsylvania (License # CW018934).
• Years in Practice: Khalida Sethi brings 13 years of professional experience to her practice, demonstrating her expertise and maturity.
• Feel free to ask Khalida Sethi about her qualifications and training experience.