Najamulsahr "Najam" Mehmood

Najamulsahr "Najam" Mehmood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 15 years of clinical experience. She trained and worked as a physician and now practices psychotherapy full time. Najam speaks English and Urdu and aims to create a respectful, sensitive space for people seeking change.

Najam helps people facing stress and anxiety. She supports those coping with depression, relationship and family concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Childhood trauma and post-traumatic stress are areas she has worked with directly. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, and isolation.

Her approach blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with mindfulness and hypnotherapy to match each person’s needs. Sessions typically involve talking through patterns, practicing calming skills, and trying new ways to respond to difficult feelings. Najam emphasizes practical steps people can use between sessions.

She also supports people dealing with divorce and separation, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and struggles around self-love. Mood disorders, social anxiety, and challenges related to narcissistic dynamics are additional concerns she addresses. Najam aims to help clients move toward clearer goals and steadier daily functioning.

People who prefer a compassionate, down-to-earth clinician may find Najam’s style helpful. She encourages the small, steady changes that add up over time and works collaboratively to set realistic goals.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Najam uses a mix of evidence-based methods alongside mindfulness and hypnotherapy. Mindfulness involves brief practices and attention exercises that help reduce stress and steady mood by training awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations. Hypnotherapy uses focused relaxation and guided attention to support new ways of thinking and to reduce reactions tied to trauma or strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Najam will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and comfort with different techniques. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can make routine attendance easier and fit into busy schedules. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow scheduling during a lunch break or between errands, and let people connect from a familiar environment. They can also make shorter check-ins or focused skill practice simpler to arrange. Ask about current session options when you start the intake steps so you can pick what fits your daily life.