"I feel so grateful for my work with Intissar. She invites me to feel into the roots of what I struggle with and continually helps me align with what and how I want to grow and be in the world. She brings in a range of modalities that engage heart, body and soul, which I find to be more effective than many talk therapy modalities that focus on talking alone. Intissar has a strong focus on developing and deepening one's relationship with self as a foundation on which to build relationships in the world. I have found that my work with her shifts things in profound ways that often feel so subtle, but the changes are lasting."
-G.P.
"I had the opportunity to be in the presence of Intissar Ben Halim in March 2023. Intissar was the guest speaker at a women’s group that meets frequently throughout the year. Her presentation focused on Gestalt Therapy. After the presentation, Intissar conducted a demonstration therapy session using the Gestalt modality. I was part of this demonstration. In some way, I felt a connection with Intissar despite never having met her. Major changes were happening in my life as I continued to search for needed clarity. After a few weeks, I decided to contact Intissar to see if she was accepting new clients. I have been blessed by the presence of Intissar on my life’s journey. I am so grateful for Intissar’s beautiful gifts of compassionate presence, understanding, guidance and support which have led me into a deeper relationship with myself, one that I could never have imagined. Intissar presents in a quiet, peaceful manner. She is skilled at asking questions, often difficult, but beneficial questions. Intissar’s response to my questions most times is “How would you answer that question?” Intissar’s philosophy is that the answers we need are within ourselves. With Intissar’s guidance I am learning to embrace difficult issues that have been part of my life for years. I am allowing myself to acknowledge what is important for me to be me. I am grateful and so deeply touched that our paths have crossed and that Intissar has said reassuringly to me…“I am here to support you in all of the ways you may need on your journey towards a greater connection to yourself.”
-D.B.
"I didn’t know when I first started therapy that I really needed a place where I could breathe. I found that in working with Intissar. Intissar’s therapy model is totally countercultural - focused on getting what I really needed, rather than dealing or coping with life. I learned that it is never too late to have what I really need."
-Anonymous Client
"It is a great honor for me to share my experience with Ms. Ben Halim as my Counselor/Therapist /Spiritual Advisor and Guide .....Given that I am an accomplished business development professional and from a cut off and over achieving family, I had lost my sense of self and identity at times. Ms. Ben Halim is a "FORCE" and a modern day "Wonder Woman " herself . She has taught me about Endings, Small T Trauma, Meditation a la Tara Brach and the importance of having my own voice and convictions and believing in me. I have had other therapists over the years. NO ONE IS IN MS. BENHALIM'S LEAGUE. Ms. Benhalim is a true professional and is very very kind and compassionate for my journey. I count her as one of the top five people who have changed my life and helped me to believe in my inner power and dreams."
-F.A.
