Zumrad Masar (Ahmedjanova)
LCSW-S, LCAS, CCS · Founder & Clinical Therapist
zumrad@artofwellnessnc.comMy work is more than just therapy — it's about creating meaningful connections and empowering individuals and couples to break free from the patterns of unhappiness, worry, and stagnation. Whether you're navigating life's transitions, seeking deeper self-awareness, or exploring the edges of your consciousness, I'm here to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and expertise.
My approach is holistic and integrative, blending the biopsychosocial model with a focus on the mind-body connection. I help clients reconnect with their emotions and embodied experiences, creating a pathway for deeper self-awareness and healing. My work often centers on relationships, which can manifest through anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. I also support clients navigating multicultural concerns, identity exploration, racism, oppression, loss, grief, and life transitions.
I have a particular interest in non-ordinary states of consciousness and their potential for healing and growth. I offer dream work, psychedelic integration, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy support — including sitting with clients during ketamine infusions and providing pre- and post-infusion integration sessions to help them process and embody their experiences.
My educational background includes a graduate degree in Cultural Anthropology and a Master's in Social Work from UNC-Chapel Hill. I have also completed postgraduate training in Transactional Analysis and the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy under Ellyn Bader, Ph.D. at The Couples Institute. These diverse influences, combined with my lived experiences, inform my therapeutic approach.
In addition to individual and couples therapy, I offer workshops and specialized sessions designed to support healing and personal growth. If you're ready to explore a deeper connection with yourself and your relationships, I invite you to reach out.
