Farah Hasta, LCPC (she/her)
Farah Hasta (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with nearly ten years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She specializes in working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, neurodivergence, and issues related to identity, sexuality, and life transitions.
Farah holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is licensed by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. Her clinical work is rooted in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and affirming framework that values the uniqueness of every client’s story and lived experience. A strong advocate for inclusion, Farah is deeply committed to cultural humility and honoring the diverse identities of those she serves. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients from all backgrounds—including LGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and those navigating complex intersections of culture, religion, ability, and identity.
Work with FarahAt the heart of Farah’s work is a deep focus on inner examination—guiding clients to explore their emotional landscape, core beliefs, unconscious patterns, and internal conflicts. She supports clients in uncovering the roots of emotional pain, cultivating self-awareness, and fostering self-compassion as a foundation for meaningful and lasting change. Farah draws from a rich blend of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. Whether processing past wounds, challenging internalized narratives, or reconnecting with exiled parts of the self, she offers an integrative, reflective, and empowering therapeutic experience. Creativity, depth, and compassion are central to Farah's therapeutic style. She integrates traditional talk therapy with expressive and narrative-based techniques, always tailoring her work to align with the unique needs, strengths, and values of her clients.
