Sakina Nejumi

Sakina Muhammad-Nejumi is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in New York City. She received her Master of Social Work Degree from Fordham University. She has been a social worker for 20 years and has been an employee with Housing Works since 2008. In her 17 years with Housing Works, Sakina has held many roles, from Supervisor then Director of Operations, to Heath Center Director of our primary care clinics at East New York and W37 St. She currently provides clinical support to clients and also supervises social work interns.

Sakina works with clients with diverse needs, including those affected by PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and substance use. Sakina tailors her interventions based on clients' needs and incorporates various clinical intervention and strategies: drawing from motivational interviewing, harm reduction, relational, and psychodynamic therapies as well as evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop healthier coping skills. She fosters a therapeutic space where clients can freely express their concerns and work toward their personal goals.

In her leisure time, Sakina enjoys spending time with her family, going on hikes, and reading historical fiction and romance novels.