Our Mission
Healing Happens When You Feel
Truly Seen
Therapy is more than just a conversation; it is a space where you deserve to be seen, heard, and honored for exactly who you are. All of you.
Alif Counseling Services was founded on a simple, powerful belief: that true healing begins when clinical expertise meets genuine human connection in a space free of judgment. In a world that often asks us to leave parts of our identity at the door, we invite you to bring your whole self—your culture, your faith, your struggles, and your strengths.
Our mission is to provide the Dallas community with a sanctuary for growth and healing. We are here to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges, helping you find the clarity, tools, and resilience to build a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
Our Approach to Counseling
To provide the most effective care, our philosophy is built on three core pillars that guide every session and every client relationship.
Client-Centered at Heart
You are the expert on your own life. Our role is not to provide answers, but to be a compassionate, skilled guide who helps you uncover your own wisdom. We listen deeply to your story and collaborate with you to create a personalized path to healing that aligns with your unique goals and values.
Culturally & Spiritually Honoring
We specialize in providing culturally sensitive therapy that respects the diverse fabric of Dallas. We have deep experience supporting individuals from South Asian, Muslim, immigrant, and other minority communities, understanding that your background is a source of strength. If you choose, we can integrate your own spiritual beliefs into our work together in a way that is ethical, client-led, and profoundly affirming.
Grounded in Proven Science
Compassion is combined with clinical excellence. As an EMDR-trained professional, Asma Sheikh utilizes leading, evidence-based methods—including the Gottman Method for couples and trauma-informed cognitive therapies—to ensure you are receiving the highest standard of care.
Meet Asma Sheikh, MA, LPC
“My passion is creating a space where people feel safe enough to be vulnerable, understood enough to be honest, and empowered enough to create lasting change. I believe every person has an incredible capacity for resilience, and my role is to help you connect with that strength within yourself. I am honored to do this work and to witness the courage of my clients every day.”
Asma Sheikh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas with over a decade of experience helping adults, adolescents, and families find healing in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her warm, collaborative style creates an environment of trust and safety, allowing clients to explore their challenges and build on their strengths.
Asma holds deep expertise in treating clients navigating the complexities of trauma and PTSD, providing effective strategies to manage anxiety and stress, and finding stability through mood disorders. She is also a passionate advocate for building stronger families, offering expert marriage and couples counseling and compassionate parenting support.
As an EMDR-trained therapist, she brings a powerful, evidence-based tool to her trauma work. Her practice is further informed by her training in the Gottman Method, a research-backed approach to couples therapy. Asma is dedicated to serving the diverse communities of Dallas, Allen, and McKinney, and is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Siraiki.
How We Can Help
We provide expert counseling for a wide range of challenges. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and insight to move forward with confidence and peace. We are here to support you in:
- Healing from past wounds and trauma.
- Managing overwhelming anxiety and finding calm.
- Reconnecting with your partner through couples and marriage counseling.
- Navigating the highs and lows of mood disorders like bipolar and depression.
- Building your confidence and skills through parenting support and classes.
Professional Credentials & Awards
Over 15 years of dedicated service in mental health counseling, backed by extensive training, certifications, and recognition from leading professional organizations.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
A licensed professional counselor (LPC) is a mental health professional who provides professional therapeutic services to individuals and groups that involve the application of mental health, psychotherapeutic, and human development principles to facilitate adjustment and development throughout life.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training
by The Gottman Institute
The Gottman Method Couples Therapy training effectively equips therapists with various research-based tools and assessments designed to assist couples in managing conflict and deepening their relationships.
EMDR Therapy & PTSD
EMDR therapy helps us to get unstuck so those old feelings, thoughts, and body sensations do not keep affecting our lives today . EMDR therapy is designed to create the conditions to activate the brain’s processing abilities and aid in the recovery process.
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Prepare/Enrich
Prepare/Enrich’s method includes a thorough assessment, important discussions, and focused skill-building activities. This approach greatly enhances relationship satisfaction and can reduce the risk of divorce by 31%.
Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The MBTI certification is a valuable tool for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of personality psychology. It equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills to effectively administer and interpret the MBTI assessment.
DiSC Profile Assessment
The DiSC profile assessment is a popular tool used to understand behavioral preferences in the workplace. It categorizes individuals into four main personality profiles: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness.
Asma Sheikh is a Member of MAPS Allen Chapter.
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Rising Stars: Meet Asma Sheikh – Voyage Dallas Magazine
Your Journey Starts Here
If you are ready to feel seen, heard, and empowered in a therapeutic space that honors all of who you are, we invite you to take the next step.
- Completely confidential
- No pressure
- Available in multiple languages