Kali Abu-Sharr

Kali is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina, with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient and school settings.

Kali is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients can process past and current challenges, recognize patterns, and make meaningful changes. Believing that therapy should be both insight and action oriented, Kali helps clients set and monitor progress towards their goals, fostering growth and celebrating successes every step of the way. Through increased self-awareness and mindfulness, clients can non-judgmentally identify unhelpful behaviors and develop new ways of engaging with the world.

Kali uses an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop insights into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building coping skills. Kali’s work is also person-centered and strengths-based, fostering self-acceptance and empowerment. In addition, Kali incorporates EMDR to support trauma processing and healing.

Kali is committed to fostering trust and collaboration, ensuring that therapy is not just a place to address challenges but also a stepping stone toward growth, resilience, and positive change. Kali approaches each client with cultural humility, recognizing the importance of lifelong learning, self-reflection, and honoring each individual’s unique experiences. Kali is also LGBTQIA+ affirming and strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment where all clients feel seen, valued, and empowered on their journey.

Kali attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her Master of Education in school counseling.