Specialties | Emily Ibrahim

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and body-focused repetitive behaviors like trichotillomania can involve intrusive thoughts, compulsive urges, and repetitive behaviors that feel overwhelming. I specialize in evidence-based approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, habit reversal training, and gradual exposure to help individuals break these cycles, build healthier coping strategies, and regain a sense of control in their daily lives.

Addiction can create a cycle of dependency, shame, and loss of control, affecting relationships, work, and overall well-being. Recovery is more than breaking the habit—it involves uncovering underlying emotions, developing healthier coping strategies, and building a strong foundation for lasting change. I also support loved ones navigating the challenges of caring for someone with addiction, helping them set boundaries, process emotions, and find their own path to healing. Therapy provides a compassionate space with guidance, understanding, and tools to empower both individuals and families on their journey to growth and recovery.

Relationships are at the heart of our well-being, yet they can face challenges like communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, and disconnection. I specialize in helping couples, families, and individuals build insight and empathy within their dynamics, fostering deeper understanding, strengthening bonds, and creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships

Trauma—whether from major life events or repeated subtle experiences—can leave lasting emotional and physical imprints, impacting trust, safety, and self-worth. It’s also often carried through generations, with legacy burdens and generational trauma influencing how we relate to ourselves and others. Healing involves more than confronting the past; it includes reconnecting with your body, regulating your nervous system, and rebuilding resilience. Through a compassionate and integrative approach, therapy offers a safe space to explore these experiences, address generational wounds, strengthen mind-body awareness, and reclaim a sense of empowerment and healing.

Emily Ibrahim, AMFT, CADC-III

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Contact

424.262.0461
emilyibrahim.therapy@gmail.com

595 East Colorado Blvd. #205
Pasadena, CA 91101

Emily Ibrahim, AMFT, # 133448
Supervised by Tiffany O'Bannon, LMFT, # 109685