27121 Towne Centre Dr., Suite 150 Lake Forest, CA 92610 DONATE VOLUNTEER
Rahma Center

Welcome to Rahma Counseling

Compassionate (“rahma”), culturally responsive, and faith-informed mental health care for individuals, couples, and families — in healing, growth, and resilience.

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The Rahma Counseling waiting lounge — a curved sofa beneath Arabic calligraphy art, with a window overlooking palm trees
50 min Initial session

Who We Are

Rooted in compassion, guided by faith

Our Mission

Rahma Center Counseling is dedicated to providing compassionate (“rahma”), culturally responsive, and faith-informed mental health care that supports individuals, couples, and families in healing, growth, and resilience. We are committed to normalizing mental health needs and seeking therapy as an essential part of overall well-being, while actively working to break cycles of generational trauma. Through a safe, nonjudgmental, and affirming space, we empower our community to deepen self-understanding and awareness, and to lean into faith as a source of strength, healing, and transformation.

Our Vision

Our vision is to cultivate a stigma-free community where mental health is openly embraced and seeking counseling is normalized as an act of strength and self-care. Rooted in compassion (“rahma”), we strive to break generational cycles of trauma and create a future where individuals and families are empowered to heal, grow, and thrive. We envision a community that integrates emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being, and where people are equipped with self-awareness and guided by faith to live more purposeful, connected, and grounded lives.

Compassion is not only what we offer — it is how we practice, how we listen, and how we walk with you.

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Services & Treatments

Care shaped around who you are

Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or your family, we will match you with the therapist best suited to your needs.

Our Space

A calm, welcoming place to begin

Our Lake Forest offices were designed to feel warm and safe — a space where healing feels possible from the moment you walk in.

An individual therapy room with soft armchairs, a round wood table with fresh flowers, and warm lamplight
Individual therapy
A family and couples room with navy velvet sofas, calligraphy art, and natural light
Couples & family
A youth art therapy room with a round marble table, art supplies, and children's artwork on the walls
Youth & teen art room

Meet the team

Our team

Our team takes pride in creating a space where wellbeing feels effortless and personal, blending expert technique with a genuine sense of care.

Hanan El-Shennawy

LMFT

Counseling Director

Salema Gadd

M.A, AMFT

Counseling Coordinator

Firas Bdaiwi

AMFT

Mounir Hilmi

AMFT, APCC

Miriam Al-Kayali

Trainee

Meet our team

Questions & insight

Everything you were wondering about

FAQs

Not sure where to begin? We’ve answered the questions we hear most about starting therapy, what to expect, and how sessions work.

  • What happens in a first session?
  • How often will we meet?
  • Do you offer virtual appointments?
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Blog

Monthly blogs pertaining to mental health topics — plus the latest from our Instagram community.

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Get in touch

Taking the first step is an act of strength

Reach out and we’ll help you find the therapist best suited to your needs. Every conversation is confidential, unhurried, and free of judgment.

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Consultation request

Tell us a little about what you’re looking for and we’ll be in touch within two business days.

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