
Muneerah Uqdah
Compassionate clinical social worker supporting healing
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Compassionate clinical social worker supporting healing
Start with Muneerah UqdahLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Muneerah Uqdah is a licensed clinical social worker in California who brings 14 years of clinical experience to individual and family counseling for children, teenagers, and adults. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and has practiced across a range of settings, including community mental health agencies, juvenile justice system agencies, private practice, and community health centers.
She integrates several evidence-based approaches into her work, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, child-parent psychotherapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. Her practice addresses difficulties such as trauma, depression, anxiety, conflict at work or school, and the pursuit of greater self-awareness and insight.
Using a client-centered, collaborative style, Muneerah provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can work toward their goals and begin meaningful change. She emphasizes that taking the first step toward help can feel difficult, and she offers support throughout the process to help clients gain insight and move toward becoming the best version of themselves. As a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, license number 66426), she applies her training and experience to guide clients through their healing journey.
Many people ask whether virtual therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.
A major benefit is flexibility - individuals can choose the format that works best for them, whether video sessions, phone calls, live chat interactions, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit therapeutic support into busy schedules.
Therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they need a different fit. For many, remote therapy offers an accessible path to address everyday mental health concerns and navigate personal transitions.