# Consulting # Participants walk away **feeling energized to continue the work.** ## As a dynamic and engaging speaker, I build relationships with individuals and organizations to deepen cultural humility and move our understanding of complex human experiences **beyond the binary**. My style infuses vulnerability, storytelling, self-reflection, accountability, and humor to set the stage for us to engage in brave conversations. By inviting the audience to collaborate together to embrace discomfort and navigate difficult or unfamiliar topics, we co-create a space of curiosity and empowerment to take actionable steps forward. [**Book a free 20 min. discovery call!**](https://calendar.app.google/adxxJxZy4wftPAe77) ## Sample Areas of Expertise Community education on mental health topics Understanding power, privilege, and oppression in context Building an inclusive and anti-oppressive working/learning environment Implicit bias training Navigating difficult cultural conversations and building intercultural relationships Racial/ethnic identity development Identity, race based, and intergenerational stress/trauma LGBTQ+ affirming care and practice through an intersectional lens Clinical and professional work with Arab/MENA/SWANA and other global communities in diaspora Empowerment, strength building, and reducing stigma Professional development, training, and mentorship for students of color and other diverse identities Document/statement creation and review ## Podcast Episodes **[OCD - Interview with Dr. Nadia Alsamadi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq85f5qBXxA)** - Mental Health Talk, Arab American Mental Health Association [**Beyond the Binary for Queer POC and Expanding our View on Identity**](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pDcTX9pil7Tce8pdceeWc?si=8b6ace1617594081&nd=1&dlsi=0c37b993243b423d) - People of Color in Psychology **[Mastering the Consultation Call: The Key to Client Retention](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tWxAi3PuoILNKq5sKRhzQ?si=ed8d12aa9a2f4980)** - Mental Health Business Mentor ## Previous Workshops, Talks, and Panels Supporting Queer Arab/SWANA Americans in Psychotherapy Reclaiming Counternarratives: Telesupervisors' Role in Supporting Diverse Trainees The Impact of Colonialism, Capitalism, Culture, and Social Context on Assessment Diagnosis, and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders *Yalla, Queer Dabke!* Resisting Erasure and Building Community through Cultural Tradition MENA Mental Health: Embracing Diversity through Radical Healing Supporting Palestinian and SWANA Students in Diaspora ## Testimonials > Dr. Alsamadi’s presence and words are truly insightful and transformative. They orchestrate an experience in ways that are poetic and makes you want to listen, reflect, question, and think critically for yourself in a way that you might not otherwise. I have observed how Dr. Alsamadi created a shared space of understanding, inspiration, and dialogue. They possess a rare gift for engagement, weaving together compelling stories, and genuine connection. They don't just present information, they ignite curiosity and foster a dynamic exchange with their listeners. The true measure of a speaker lies in their impact and the ability to create memories, which Dr. Alsamadi truly excels. Dr. Alsamadi is by far an exceptional speaker, instructor, and teacher. > > — Jack Tsan, PhD, Owner and Program Director at The Multicultural Counseling Institute > My experience working with Dr. Alsamadi was insightful and approachable from beginning to end. They not only brought a wealth of lived and professional experience to their work, but did so with warmth that made learning accessible and fun. Nadia clearly has a gift for navigating dense, complex material and sharing that with others. My staff are still talking about Dr. Alsamadi's training weeks later, and we're having deeper conversations as a team. > > — Larissa Godfrey-Smith, LPC, Founder of Godfrey-Smith Counseling & Gender Care > While well-intended, many conversations about systemic oppression are often prone to rigid and perfectionist thinking that tends to keep us from reaching our goals — honest, genuine, and vulnerable conversations about how systemic oppression shows up in our everyday lives and discovering accessible entry points to change-making. > > Dr. Nadia manages to be tremendously open, compassionate, and heart-felt while still maintaining a level of expertise and lived experience necessary to facilitate these challenging conversations. While most mental health professionals are skilled at helping people feel at ease — Dr. Nadia takes this to a new level with their easy demeanor, warm, and attunement to their audience. > > — Lauren, Psychotherapist & College Counseling Center Director > When it comes to discussing difficult topics, Dr. Alsamadi brings a presence that is not only professional, but kind, calming, and caring. They are able to teach and communicate complex subjects in ways that resonate with audiences of any background, and then also provide actionable recommendations for people. This mix of kindness, professionalism, and understanding is not easy, but Dr. Alsamadi confidently makes it so. > > — Ben Jaffe, KAMA DC President > Dr. Alsamadi is highly skilled at making complex topics accessible to learners from all backgrounds without losing the necessary nuance and depth. In addition to their expertise and lived experience, they bring tremendous warmth, humility, and flexibility which allows learners to approach unfamiliar topics with openness. They invite curiosity, challenge existing biases, and share practical resources to assist therapists in providing more culturally responsive care. > > — Mackenzie Summers, Licensed Psychologist & Coordinator of LGBTQ+ Mental Health Services at a College Counseling Center --- Canonical page: https://www.beyondthebinarypsych.com/consulting