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Certified Play Therapist

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Hello! I’m Samira

Licensed Play Therapist

Welcome! Seeking support takes courage, and I’m here to assist you. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself, your family, or your child, you’ve come to the right place. I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) from Columbia University in the City of New York and a certified play therapist with over a decade of experience in psychotherapy. My background includes working in residential, outpatient, educational, and clinical settings. I specialize in complex trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and LGBTQIA+ concerns using trauma-focused, client-centered, and attachment-based therapies. In my work with families and children, I advocate for child mental health and leverage the power of play to support growth and emotional well-being within a secure therapeutic relationship. I believe in the healing potential of secure and nurturing therapeutic relationships for both children and adults. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where clients feel valued and empowered. As a technical consultant, I am passionate about implementing evidence-based practices in child protection and mental health across the MENA region. Two guiding quotes for my work are: “Play is the child’s language, and toys are their words” (Virginia Axline) and “The way of the miracle- worker is to see all human behavior as one of two things: either love, or a call for love” (Marianne Williamson). I look forward to partnering with you in a collaborative, non-judgmental manner to help you achieve your goals.

Testimonials

"Looking at things 18 months ago with all the difficulties and uncertainties not knowing what to do with my daughter, we were stuck between a rock and a hard place. Looking for a life line and searching for answers, we came to know about Samira Hajjar and I immediately contacted her clinic, from the first call with Samira to schedule an appointment she asked for a briefing about the situation we are facing, I realized that I found the help I'm looking for. Our engagement with Samira for the past 18 months as a family was and still is a life changing experience that had a positive impact on all aspects of our lives as a family and a drastic change that improved the quality of my daughter's mental health. No words can do Samira good and we thank her from the bottom of our hearts for all of her efforts and devotion".