I am licensed in Louisiana with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients cope with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, & the treatment of serious mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and post traumatic stress disorder.
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
I also identify as Christian and am an Aspiring Missionary. I have completed my 2yr biblical college education with C.H.Mason Bible College and am currently awaiting licensure as a Licensed Missionary.
I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. This means that I am always listening for unhealthy thinking patterns and/or feelings that are working to sabatoge relationships and promote maladaptive behaviors. I'm also solution-focused. This means that we will not only
have open discussions, but we will be ACTIVELY working on the ways to solve the problems that led you to therapy. I look forward to this work with you!
As a licensed therapist in Louisiana with two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients heal from trauma, manage addiction, and develop stronger emotional resilience. I offer a compassionate, culturally responsive approach that honors each person's unique journey.
My therapeutic work focuses on addressing women's issues, workplace challenges, communication difficulties, and emotional healing. I'm particularly skilled in supporting clients working through guilt, shame, isolation, and life transitions. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore self-love, develop coping strategies, and cultivate personal growth.
With a deep commitment to understanding individual experiences, I strive to provide affirming, empathetic care that respects each client's background and personal narrative. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where healing and transformation can occur.
Additional areas of focus: Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
LA LPC 5066
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Rukiya had been of great help to me. She is very knowledgeable and gives great feedback. She really listens and helps to get to the root of the issue. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 29, 2026 after therapy with Rukiya for 7 months on issues concerning anger management
I’m going on almost one year of sessions with Rukiya. She has always checked in, and gives me the support and advice I need. I found her when I was in a very dark place in my life, and I feel like I have grown into a new person since. She held me accountable and gave me tools and insight to let me know it’s okay to “feel” and have emotion. I will forever be thankful for Rukiya
Written on Jan 22, 2026 after therapy with Rukiya for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been working with Rukiya for a year now and working with her has definitely a game changer for me. From years of bottled up trauma and codependency I have been able to work on these issues and concerns with her and can definitely see the growth. Working with her has been such a blessing.
Written on Dec 01, 2025 after therapy with Rukiya for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Rukiya is an excellent therapist. I am someone who is very self aware but her expertise has help challenge and grew me to connect the dots that my self awareness didn’t acknowledge. I highly recommend her to help you heal and grow into your best you.
Written on Oct 26, 2025 after therapy with Rukiya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
She’s awesome.
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Rukiya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very knowledgeable and supportive. She's good at helping to offer a different perspective and providing ways to cope with grief.
Written on Sep 07, 2025 after therapy with Rukiya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief