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Bisma Anwar, LMHC

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Bisma Anwar, LPC, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Team Lead for the Talkspace Council of Mental Health Experts. She has worked in various mental health settings such as hospitals, clinics, non-profit organizations, and mental health startups. A major focus in her work is anxiety management and helping her clients develop healthy coping skills, reduce stress, and prevent burnout. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Buzzfeed, Well + Good, Bustle, and Self magazine.
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Published on: 16 Jan 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Everything You Need to Know About Claustrophobia

Published on: 16 Jan 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Jan 16, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Updated on 1/19/2022 In daily life, it is common to sit bumper to bumper in traffic, pass through…
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Published on: 29 Jan 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
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Code Switching: Exploring the Types & Impact

Published on: 29 Jan 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Jan 29, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Updated 02/23/2023 While communication is a way to share information with others, it’s also a form of self-expression.…
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Published on: 22 May 2019
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Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 

Do I Have High-Functioning Anxiety?

Published on: 22 May 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • May 22, 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
Updated on 2/10/22 Anxiety is the most common mental health condition, with 18 percent of the US population…
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Published on: 17 Feb 2017
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Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

Dating Someone With Anxiety: What You Need to Know and Do

Published on: 17 Feb 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Feb 17, 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
Updated 2/22/2022 Dating someone with anxiety issues or an anxiety disorder can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel…
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Published on: 25 Apr 2016
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How to Cope with Infertility: 10 Helpful Tips from a Therapist

Published on: 25 Apr 2016
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  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Apr 25, 2016
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Updated June 22, 2023 Infertility is a complex, emotionally daunting, and often lonely experience. Unfortunately, it’s also common.…

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