S4 Episode 20: Culturally Specific Healing with Fatimah Finney, IFS Therapist

Fatimah Finney is a compassionate, deeply insightful, and skilled licensed mental health counselor who specializes in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy model as well as being a DEI practitioner. As a trainer at the IFS Institute and the Associate Director of IFS Programs at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at Cambridge Health Alliance, Fatimah helps clients connect with their “true selves,” enabling them to lead more peaceful, centered, and empowered lives. Prior to her counseling and consulting practice, Fatimah spent the majority of her career providing in-home therapy to children, adolescents, and adults while she served in clinical leadership roles. As the director of an outpatient mental health clinic, she cultivated a strong commitment to helping therapists increase their cultural competence and clinical fluency with diverse populations. As a proud Black Muslim woman, Fatimah blends her faith’s teachings of peace, self-awareness, and inner growth with the transformative power of IFS, guiding individuals toward healing their inner wounds and fostering harmony within their internal world. Her approach is both spiritual and therapeutic, addressing the unique experiences of Black and marginalized communities, creating a sacred space where each person’s story is honored and deeply understood. Fatimah has become a beacon of healing for those seeking to reconcile their identities, emotions, and traumas by gently guiding them through the complexities of self-discovery and healing.

Connect with Fatimah:

Instagram - @fatimahfinneylmhc

Website - www.healingdifferently.com

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