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Aabeda Fatmi, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Compassionate Florida clinician for healing and growth
  • Strengths-based care
  • Evidence-informed tools
  • Speaks English and Hindi

About Aabeda Fatmi

Aabeda Fatmi is a Florida-based clinician with 16 years of professional experience helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She combines a respectful, strengths-based perspective with practical interventions to support clients working on issues such as self-esteem, motivation, addiction, career concerns, and caregiver stress. Aabeda approaches each person as the expert of their own story and emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify and build on existing resources to create meaningful change.

Holding MD, LCSW, and LCSW-C credentials, Aabeda brings both medical and licensed social work training to her practice - MD denotes a medical doctor, and LCSW and LCSW-C are licensed clinical social work credentials. She draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness to tailor treatment to individual needs. Comfortable working across cultural and linguistic backgrounds, she provides therapy in English, Bihari languages, Hindi, and Urdu, and works with international clients as well.

Aabeda frames the decision to seek therapy as an act of courage and aims to empower clients as they take first steps toward greater fulfillment. She offers support aimed at fostering resilience, insight, and practical coping skills so clients can face challenges with increased confidence.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Aabeda Fatmi have?

Aabeda Fatmi has 16 years of professional experience.

Is Aabeda Fatmi a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: MD, LCSW-C, LCSW. License details: MD LCSW-C 34340, FL LCSW SW13187.

In which languages does Aabeda Fatmi provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English, Bihari languages, Hindi, and Urdu.

Where is Aabeda Fatmi located?

She is located in Florida.

How can I work with Aabeda Fatmi as my therapist?

You can work with Aabeda Fatmi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Aabeda Fatmi work with international clients?

Yes, Aabeda Fatmi works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Aabeda Fatmi cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Aabeda Fatmi uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s perspective guides the work - this approach focuses on active listening, validation, and building on each person’s strengths to address issues like relationship concerns, self-esteem, and family conflict. She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change behaviors that interfere with goals. Mindfulness therapy is another tool she employs to help clients cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce stress through simple attention and breathing practices.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Aabeda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, inviting feedback and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Aabeda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and geographically distant clients. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, maintain continuity of care, and use therapy in ways that suit each person’s life.

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