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About Bisma Anwar, MA, MSc, LMHC

Licensure

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), MA, MSc

Specialties

DBT, CBT, EMDR

Education

Teachers College, Columbia University

Bisma Anwar, LPC, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Clinical Marketing & Webinar Program Manager at Talkspace. She has worked in various mental health settings such as hospitals, clinics, non-profit organizations, and mental health startups. A major focus in her work is anxiety management and helping her clients develop healthy coping skills, reduce stress, and prevent burnout. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Buzzfeed, Well + Good, Bustle, and Self magazine.

“Our mental health is something that impacts our eating and sleeping habits and has a lot to do with our physical health as well. It is important to address our mental health needs, or oftentimes we will feel the impact of it in other areas of our health as well.”

Educational Information

Bisma has a Master of Education and a Master of Arts degree in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

Experience

Bisma has been a therapist for the past 10+ years, mainly based in NYC. She addresses various mental health issues on her podcast Therappuccino and on her Instagram page, providing psychoeducation and coping strategies. She serves on the board of a non-profit organization based in NYC called The Heal Collective which promotes advocacy and awareness of mental health issues in BIPOC communities. Bisma is also co-founder of Moxie Living, a forum that organizes wellness retreats for women.

About Talkspace

Bisma has been a Talkspace therapist for the past 6+ years. She has been part of the Council of Experts since 2021-ongoing.

Featured articles by Bisma Anwar, MA, MSc, LMHC

How To Deal With Anxiety as a Teacher
How To Deal With Anxiety as a Teacher
Aug 4, 2025
2025-08-04
Travel Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Tips
Jul 7, 2025
2025-07-07
How To Cope with Graduation Anxiety
How To Cope With Graduation Anxiety
Jun 3, 2025
2025-06-03
How to Stop a Manic Episode Immediately
How to Stop a Manic Episode Immediately
Jan 17, 2025
2025-01-17
ADHD Burnout
ADHD Burnout: Navigating Mental & Emotional Exhaustion
Jul 24, 2024
2024-07-24
Lexapro for Anxiety
Lexapro for Anxiety: Effectiveness, Dosage, and Side Effects
May 16, 2024
2024-05-16
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How to Get Bipolar Disorder Medication
Mar 20, 2024
2024-03-20
How to Reduce Anxiety Immediately
How to Reduce Anxiety Immediately: 10 Effective Ways
Sep 28, 2023
2023-09-28
Passionflower for Anxiety
Passionflower for Anxiety: Does it Work?
Sep 27, 2023
2023-09-27
Melatonin for Anxiety
Melatonin for Anxiety: Does it Work?
Sep 27, 2023
2023-09-27
ADHD and Anger
ADHD and Anger: Exploring the Relationship
Sep 22, 2023
2023-09-22
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How to Get Out of a Depressive Episode
Feb 3, 2023
2023-02-03
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PTSD Acute vs Chronic: What’s the Difference?
Jan 30, 2023
2023-01-30
BPD Love Bombing
BPD Love Bombing: What to Know
Jan 30, 2023
2023-01-30
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Anticipatory Anxiety: Definition, Symptoms, Causes & Coping Mechanisms
Dec 21, 2022
2022-12-21
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DBT for Anxiety
Sep 28, 2022
2022-09-28
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Histrionic vs. Borderline Personality Disorder
Sep 20, 2022
2022-09-20
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The Difference Between Sociopath and Psychopath: Key Traits and Treatments
Aug 30, 2022
2022-08-30
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Do I Have High-Functioning Anxiety?
May 22, 2022
2022-05-22
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Light Therapy for Depression
Apr 12, 2022
2022-04-12
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Waking Up With Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Stop It
Mar 15, 2022
2022-03-15
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Ask a Therapist: “How to Set Boundaries With a Narcissist”
Feb 4, 2022
2022-02-04
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The Power of Breathing Exercises for Anxiety
Mar 23, 2016
2016-03-23
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