Dr. Angel Hakim

Dr. Angel Hakim is a licensed counselor with 37 years of clinical experience. She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on each person's strengths and goals. Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, and coping with life changes.

She practices in Maryland and brings a practical and down-to-earth style to sessions. Dr. Hakim listens without judgment and helps people name the problems that matter most to them. She draws on mindfulness techniques to help clients stay present when worries feel overwhelming.

Solution-focused methods are part of her work, too. That means she and the client look for small, concrete steps that lead to change. Sessions often include action-oriented strategies people can try between meetings.

Her interests include identity and relationship areas such as LGBT issues, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship dynamics, infidelity, and jealousy. She also supports people navigating multicultural concerns, career stress, family-related strain, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.

Dr. Hakim blends clinical and non-religious spiritual perspectives when clients want that kind of approach. She helps people develop practical tools and personal insights to move forward. To begin, the usual process is to select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to each person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps the client clarify goals and priorities. This approach can help people feel heard and find direction when life feels uncertain.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and physical sensations without judgment. Simple breathing and attention exercises are used to reduce reactivity to stress and anxiety. These skills are easy to practice between sessions and can support coping with life transitions.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying small, doable steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions often end with one or two concrete actions to try before the next meeting, which helps build momentum and track change.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose which approaches to prioritize based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust methods over time until a useful combination emerges.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to practice mindfulness between meetings and to maintain momentum with solution-focused tasks. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.