Kisa Therapy Clinic is a safe space for a happier & healthier you.
Our mission
Our mission is to serve the community with faith-based, professional, accessible, and affordable mental healthcare in partnership with scholars and therapists, that aligns with the teachings of Qurʾān and Ahlul Bayt (ʿa).
Our vision
Our vision is to continuously provide faith-based, professional, accessible, and affordable mental healthcare globally.
Kisa Therapy Clinic aims to provide services and resources to educate, empower, and build awareness around the mental health needs of the Muslim community.
We are a team of qualified and trained therapists who are striving to bring a more holistic approach to psychotherapy treatment by understanding and conceptualizing mental health and wellness through a faith-based lens.
We provide professional, accessible, confidential, and affordable mental healthcare along with treatment, we also educate our communities on specific issues within the field of mental health to work towards healthier, stronger communities, inshā’Allāh.
To provide holistic mental health support to individuals (and subsequently the community at large)
To have the tools to be successful in this world and the next, so that our families can learn to combat problems and heal stronger.
To create a safe and non-judgemental space that allows you to:
Come as your own authentic self
Explore and understand yourself better, uncover your patterns, learn how to navigate your responses and reframe behaviour
Feel empowered as you work through your challenges and deep-held feelings
Bring clarity to your life and the relationships you have with yourself, others and Allah (swt)
We believe in building relationships and meeting you where you are in your life
There are millions of Muslims around the world and there is a dire lack of mental health care from an Islamic perspective.
We bring our shared deep experience together so you can feel safe and at peace knowing that your treatment comes from a place of respect, compassion and integrity.
Our approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally, spiritually and linguistically appropriate and empowering.
Leadership
Our leadership.
Moulana Nabi Raza Abidi
Board ʿĀlim of Kisa Therapy Clinic
In 2002, Dr. Moulana Nabi Raza Abidi moved to San Jose, CA to serve as the Resident ʿĀlim of SABA Islamic Center. Under his guidance, SABA has expanded tremendously and incorporated many successful undertakings, including a full-time school, RISE Academy. Additionally, he has helped to establish and overlook many masājid. He has over twenty years of experience in counseling and arbitration in masjid, professional and court settings.
He is also the founder of Al-Kisa Foundation and its subsidiaries, including Kisa Kids. Moulana Abidi serves on various school boards, provides guidance to several full-time and weekend Islamic schools around the world, as well as provides guidance to SABA Sunday School and RISE Education System.
He continues to further his studies in ʿIrfān, Philosophy, and Dars al-Khārij with renowned scholars.
Dr. Kauthar Khan
Mission Director of Kisa Therapy Clinic
Dr. Kauthar Khan is a dedicated professional with an educational background in psychology and practical theology. Holding a BA and MS in Psychology from Touro University, Dr. Kauthar’s passion led him to earn a Ph.D. in practical theology from Capstone University. His dissertation explored the integration of spiritual practice and healing, reflecting his deep commitment to holistic well-being. Currently, he is also pursuing an additional doctorate in clinical psychology.
As the Mission Director of Kisa Therapy Clinic, Dr. Kauthar plays a pivotal role in shaping our approach to therapy. His guidance is inspired by his understanding of the intricate connections between faith and mental health.
His diverse experience includes working with individuals in addiction treatment and grief counseling. He brings a wealth of expertise, having undergone training in various modalities, including Brainspotting, Havening, and Somatic therapies.
Ali Raza Hasan Ali
Clinical Director & Clinical Supervisor (Canada) of Kisa Therapy Clinic Masters of Social Work, RSW
Ali Raza Hasan Ali, MSW, RSW, HBSc, is a dedicated Clinical Supervisor with over nine years of experience in psychotherapy, program management, and supportive counseling. He integrates Western Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based approaches, and Islamic Psychological Approaches to provide holistic mental health care.
He has excelled in managing and developing mental health programs, conducting individual and group therapy sessions, and providing clinical supervision to both MSW and MACP students as well as registered professionals. His expertise spans various therapeutic modalities, including IFS, MBCT, CBT, ACT, DBT, and SFT, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to diverse client needs. He also has strong familiarity with walk-in counseling, enhancing accessibility, and immediate support for clients.
Ali Raza holds a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health and Health from the University of Toronto and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology. His commitment to mental health and professional growth fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, enhancing the effectiveness of mental health services and the development of future social workers and counselors.
Sister Naadira Muhibullah grew up in both the Caribbean and the United States. She has completed over 12 years of Hawzah seminary studies, including a Bachelor’s degree from the Hawzah in Qom. She is active in her local community in Austin, Texas, where she serves as a lecturer. She has also served as a principal, vice principal and teacher at multiple Islamic weekend schools. Her other projects include advising the Al-Kisa Foundation as a spiritual guide.
