Ussama Taha, LCSW

he/him/his

I know first hand how scary it can be to make the decision to seek out professional support and honor the vulnerability that you may be experiencing. 

My hope is to create a warm environment that can hold whatever you need it to. I’ve found that our identities deeply impact our understanding and emotional experiences of the world and that conversations exploring this can be healing. I am devoted to doing all I can to ensure all parts of you are welcome during our time together.  I prioritize deepening my connection with the people I work with - being with them in their pain, celebrating their victories, and remaining open to the uncertainty that life often presents. 

I am BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming and have supported clients that hold these identities and have been harmed by racism and prejudice. I’m trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is an extensively researched psychotherapy method that can resolve unprocessed trauma and help the brain resume its natural healing process. In 2022 I was selected as a Health Equity Leader by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, and am currently in training to provide MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.  The science of attachment theory guides my understanding of romantic relationships and family dynamics. I enjoy teaching people how to better understand their brains and nervous systems and what may be guiding their decisions and behavior. Something that once helped you survive may now be getting in the way of connection to yourself and others, and  I offer practical skills for what you can do about it.   

I am a black, biracial man who grew up in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, and the United States and largely identify with being a third culture person. I studied broadcast journalism as an undergraduate at the University of Texas at Austin and then worked as a television reporter and producer for a decade in Dubai which gave me the privilege of further travel. This exposure allowed me to connect with a wide range of traditions and values. After rolling the end credits to my television career I returned to UT to obtain a master’s degree in clinical social work and have provided therapy to adolescent and adult clients in individual and group settings. 

I grew up an athlete and currently seek out competition and community playing sand volleyball. I enjoy stand-up comedy and have even performed it a handful of times to audiences that sometimes enjoyed it as well.  I cherish spending time with my partner, family and friends. 

If you would like to speak with me about working together, please call 512-201-4501, ext. 218. You could also get in touch by filling out our appointment request form