Meet Haleh Banani

Meet The Team

Faith-Based Counselors and Life Coaches

Discover the Life-Changing Power of the Banani Method

Serving Since 1998

Salaam...

Faith-Based Counselor • Educator • Coach

I’m Haleh Banani

M.A. in Clinical Psychology

Haleh Banani holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and has served thousands of individuals and families worldwide through faith-based counseling since 1998.

She founded The Mindful Hearts Academy, a global mentorship program supporting Muslim women in emotional growth, personal development, and spiritual well-being.

Haleh is also the founder of the 5 Pillars of Marriage Program, created with her husband, and Laugh and Learn, a premarital program developed with comedian Baba Ali.

She previously hosted “With Haleh” on Al-Fajr TV in Egypt and currently hosts “Inspirations” on Huda TV.

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Education

Clinical, academic, and Islamic training

1998

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
Internship at the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas, in Trauma Recovery with Vietnam and Korean War veterans
Member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology

1996

Bachelor’s in Psychology, Cum Laude

2011

Sheikh Muhammad Hamzawi, Cairo, Egypt

Ijazah in the recitation and teaching of the Qur’an

Approach

Compassionate, structured, and solution-focused

My approach is empathetic, straightforward, and inspiring. I integrate clinical experience, evidence-informed psychological tools, and sound Islamic principles to help clients create meaningful change. I provide a safe place to speak freely while guiding each client through practical cognitive and behavioral exercises that address thought patterns, emotional challenges, relationships, and personal goals.

Expertise

Areas of counseling, coaching, and education

Depression

Anxiety

Conflict Resolution

Stress Management

Anger Management

Marriage & Relationships

Parenting Education

Self-Esteem & Body Image

Personal Empowerment

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Note: All private sessions are considered ‘coaching’, not therapy.
We DO NOT PROVIDE LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH OR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES on this site.
Sister Haleh and our Banani Method coaches offer pastoral (Muslim faith-based) family, marriage, and life coaching.
None of these require licensure and fully comply with Section 882.24 of the Texas Behavior Health Executive Counsel Code.