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Zakiya Muwwakkil Akerele

Cardinal Counseling Group, led by Zakiya Muwwakkil Akerele, offers a range of services to support individuals, couples, and families.

Buford, GA 30518
Marital and PremaritalPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumReligious Trauma

About

Zakiya, a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, specializes in marital and premarital therapy, maternal mental health, and addressing religious trauma. Her holistic approach combines mind, body, and spirit to address both tangible and inner aspects of change. The practice serves individuals, couples, and families in Buford, GA, and is located at 4330 South Lee St., 800A Buford, GA 30518. Zakiya draws from various therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Contextual Family Therapy, adapting each to fit her clients' unique needs and goals.

About the team: Zakiya Muwwakkil Akerele is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with a Master of Family Therapy from Mercer University, expected July 2026. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Religion/Religious Education from Fordham University and an Ed.M. in International Educational Development from Columbia University.
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Sessions are $75 Per Session. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.

Services & specialties

Couples therapy

Zakiya offers couples therapy to help individuals navigate challenges and strengthen their relationships.

Maternal mental health

Zakiya provides therapy to support maternal mental health, addressing the unique challenges faced by new mothers.

Religious trauma

Zakiya specializes in addressing religious trauma and its impact on individuals and their relationships.

Misattributed parentage experiences (MPE) / not parent expected (NPE)

Zakiya offers therapy to support individuals experiencing misattributed parentage experiences or not being expected to be a parent.

Career development

Zakiya provides guidance and support to help individuals navigate life and career transitions.

Marital and PremaritalPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumReligious Trauma

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