HOMEWho We Are
Working together to make mental health accessible
SAKINAH is a mental health initiative dedicated to supporting Muslim individuals and families through compassionate, culturally-aware care. Rooted in both clinical expertise and community values, we offer therapy, education, and resources designed to meet people where they are — emotionally, spiritually, and culturally.
Our mission is simple: to ensure no one in our community struggles alone.
Leadership Team:
Board Chair – Shiraz Mushtaq
Vice Chair – Neehath Sheriff
Treasurer – Kamran Bhatti
Advisory Committee:
Amanda Adhami
Ustadh Umair Lasania
Driven by Faith, Built on Compassion
Our core values & vision
A world where every individual finds inner peace, emotional balance, and spiritual grounding—regardless of background or belief.
“MySakinah Mental Health exists to nurture holistic well-being through culturally sensitive therapy, psychoeducation, spiritual integration, research, and the development of future mental health leaders. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces that honor the bio-psycho-social-spiritual needs of our diverse communities. ”
An American Institution
It is an American Mental Health Organization here to service the American people.
What Our Members Say
I was struggling with depression for years and felt isolated, unable to make sense of what I was going through. The MySakinah webinars changed that for me. For the first time, I understood my experience through an Islamic lens — learning about the connection between the heart, the soul, and mental well-being gave me both clarity and comfort. The knowledge I gained was not only educational, it was deeply grounding.