Business Details
5 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Metairie, LA
Issa Counseling Services is dedicated to improving mental health and overall well-being through curiosity, clarity, and compassion. Founded by Mehwish Issa, LCSW, a trauma specialist with over 11 years of clinical experience, the practice offers evidence-based therapies including EMDR, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Our mission emphasizes creating a safe space for clients to process past wounds with empathy, while providing specialized immigration psychosocial evaluations for clients in Illinois, Louisiana, and Texas.With a focus on personalized care, we combine clinical expertise with cultural sensitivity to support individuals in achieving self-compassion and healthier relationships. Our teletherapy services ensure accessibility, and our commitment to client-centered care underscores our dedication to mental health advocacy and community well-being.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Brainspotting
Internal Family Systems
Online Counseling
Immigration Evaluation
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Relationship Therapy
Teletherapy
Psychosocial Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed therapy with evidence-based modalities like EMDR and Brainspotting.
- Our therapists provide culturally sensitive care for clients in Illinois, Louisiana, and Texas.
- We specialize in immigration psychosocial evaluations with expedited reporting options.
- Teletherapy services ensure accessible mental health support during challenging times.
- Our founder combines 11+ years of clinical experience with personal understanding of trauma.
What people say
Compassionate care
Effective trauma therapy
Cultural sensitivity
Accessible teletherapy
Thorough evaluations
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps process traumatic memories through guided eye movements, reducing emotional distress. It's effective for PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Clients experience reprocessing of negative beliefs while maintaining safety in sessions.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting identifies eye positions linked to trauma storage in the brain. This somatic approach accesses deep emotional wounds, promoting healing through bilateral stimulation and focused awareness on bodily sensations.
Internal Family Systems
IFS therapy addresses inner 'parts' holding trauma or protective roles. By fostering communication between these parts and the core Self, clients achieve internal harmony and resolve conflicts causing emotional distress.
Immigration Evaluation
Comprehensive psychological evaluations document trauma or hardship for immigration cases. These reports support U visas, asylum applications, and hardship waivers by detailing mental health impacts of deportation or separation.
Teletherapy
Secure video sessions provide accessible mental health care across state lines. HIPAA-compliant platforms enable therapy for anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma from any private location with internet access.
People
Mehwish Issa
Founder & Therapist
Mehwish Issa, LCSW, specializes in trauma therapy with certifications in Brainspotting and EMDR. With 11+ years in mental health, she previously served as Clinical Director at Family Preservation Services before establishing her private practice focused on immigrant communities.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS therapy, immigration evaluations, and online counseling for trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Do you accept insurance?
We're out-of-network providers but offer superbills for potential reimbursement. Check with your insurer about out-of-network mental health benefits.
Are teletherapy sessions available?
Yes, secure HIPAA-compliant video sessions are available for clients in Illinois, Louisiana, and Texas.
What immigration evaluations do you perform?
We conduct U visa, asylum, and hardship waiver evaluations with standard or expedited reporting options.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
Limited sliding scale spots are available. Contact us directly to discuss financial options.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call our Client Care Coordinator at 504-264-1318 or use our contact form to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
