Sakinah Long is a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional who believes in the power of healing, growth, and self-discovery. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from City College and her Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University.

 

With more than five years of experience as a social worker, Sakinah has supported individuals and families across a variety of settings, including residential and day programs, shelters, hospitals, and community-based organizations. She has worked with children, teens, adults, and seniors—helping people from all walks of life navigate life’s challenges and find strength through difficult times.

 

Sakinah has extensive experience supporting clients managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and the effects of sexual assault. She uses a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also incorporates creative and experiential methods such as music therapy, art therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive reframing, meditation, and play therapy to enhance the healing process.

 

At the heart of Sakinah’s work is her passion for helping people uncover and heal from unresolved or unrecognized trauma. She strives to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered. By fostering self-awareness and resilience, she helps clients build the skills and confidence to pursue their goals and live more fulfilling, authentic lives.

 

Sakinah is deeply committed to mental health advocacy and believes that therapy can be a powerful tool for growth, connection, and transformation.