Staff Directory

Akrama Hashmi

Director of Development

Akrama Hashmi is a highly motivated senior professional with 15+ years of proven nonprofit success. Akrama drives impactful outcomes that advance organizational objectives & foster sustainable growth.

Dr. Dilek McCombs

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Dilek McCombs is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois holding a doctorate degree (Psy.D.) and a master’s degree (M.A.) in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.

Dr. Fahad Khan

Deputy & Clinical Director (National)

Dr. Fahad Khan is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences.

Dr. Hamza Quadri

Psychotherapist

Hamza Quadri has a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where he also attained his Masters in Clinical Psychology

Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi

Executive Director/Founder

Hooman Keshavarzi is licensed as a psychotherapist in the state of Illinois, he holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelors of Science

Dr. Muheeb Giwa

Assistant Clinical Director, Psychotherapist

Dr. Giwa is a therapist who specializes in working with young and older adults individually, as a couple, or in group settings.

Dr. Rafay Raziuddin

Psychotherapist

Rafay Raziuddin has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

Dr. Samar Harfi

Psychologist

Dr. Samar holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.

Dr. Sarah Syed

Psychologist & Clinical Training Director

Dr. Sarah Syed completed her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Texas School of Professional Psychology in Dallas, Texas.

Fatima Siddiqi

Administrator

Fatima Siddiqi began as an undergraduate intern and has transitioned as Administrative Team at Khalil Center.

Humeraa Khoda

Graduate Clinical Intern

Humeraa Khoda is currently completing her master’s degree at NEIU in clinical mental health counseling. She completed her bachelor’s from LUC.

Kareema Abdallah

Psychotherapist

Kareema Abdallah is a Master level Clinician. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from Dominican University Chicago, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.