Rukiya takes a personalized approach to therapy, treating each client as a whole person rather than focusing solely on their diagnosis. She integrates various therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to support her clients. Her areas of expertise include sexual trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use challenges, generational trauma healing, life transitions, the stress and isolation of living abroad, and couples therapy. Rukiya is deeply committed to her clients, offering compassionate, empathetic, and understanding care.

Rukiya holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Walden University and completed a year long internship at Elevate Health and Wellness.  Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Stony Brook University.

When not working, she enjoys immersing herself in different cultures and exploring new countries through travel.  She is also fluent in French.