Aqsa Zareen Farooqui

Zareen is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia and her License number is (LPC004918). Zareen's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and a minor in Psychology from Agnes Scott College where she graduated from in 2001.The therapist enrolled in the Professional Counseling program at Georgia State University, earning a Masters in 2003.

While her academic work was enjoyable and informative, her work experience has provided the opportunity and knowledge to further enhance her skills in working with clients. From August 2001 to April 2005, she worked with Raksha Inc (a social support network for South Asians) as a part-time caseworker and then later in 2003 as a psychotherapist. She provided individual and group therapy to survivors of domestic violence. Also, she provided family therapy for issues such as parenting, ADHD and truancy. From August 2002 to May 2003, she worked as a psychotherapist intern providing individual and group counseling at the Georgia Institute of Technology Counseling center, providing mental health services to the students of the University.

From March to May 2005, she was employed as a contract worker and team leader at Hervey Psychotherapy Solutions, an agency that provides intensive in-home counseling, two to three times a week for children with severe mental health issues. In 2006 and 2007 she worked at AtlantaFamilyCounselingCenter providing groups for batterers and individuals who shoplift and at HeartworkCounselingCenter providing counseling. Currently, she is a Care Manager providing case management for employees of different companies (EAP) at Cameron and Associates. Additionally, she has a private practice providing individual, family and couples counseling.