Mohamed Badra, Ph.D., LPCC-S
Founder, Executive Director, and Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Dr. Mohamed Badra is the Founder and Executive Director of Toledo Counseling & Mental Health and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor. His background includes counseling, clinical supervision, counselor education, graduate teaching, professional service, and mental health practice leadership.
Dr. Badra provides therapy with a whole-person approach that emphasizes self-understanding, mental health education, practical tools for change, and the connection between emotional well-being, brain functioning, nervous system responses, relationships, and daily life.
Quick Provider Details
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, adjustment concerns, parenting concerns, process addiction, emotional regulation, personal growth, life transitions, and relationship or family-related stressors
Therapy Approaches and Training:
EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-informed strategies, and whole-person integrative therapy
Ages Served: Adults 18 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Primary Services: Individual therapy, clinical supervision, provider support, practice leadership, and counselor education
About Dr. Mohamed Badra
Dr. Mohamed Badra, Ph.D., LPCC-S, is the Founder and Executive Director of Toledo Counseling & Mental Health. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor whose professional background includes counseling, clinical supervision, counselor education, graduate teaching, professional service, and mental health practice leadership.
Dr. Badra’s clinical work focuses on helping clients better understand themselves, identify patterns that affect daily life, and develop practical strategies for emotional, relational, and personal growth. His clinical areas of focus include support for anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, PTSD and trauma, adjustment concerns, and parenting issues.
His approach emphasizes the whole person. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, Dr. Badra helps clients explore the connection between thoughts, emotions, behavior, relationships, physical responses, nervous system patterns, brain functioning, and lived experience. This educational part of therapy is intended to help clients better understand what may be happening internally and feel more empowered as they move through the therapy process.
Areas of Focus
Dr. Badra provides therapy and support for adolescents and adults navigating emotional, relational, behavioral, trauma-related, and life adjustment concerns, including:
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression and mood concerns
- Trauma and PTSD
- Adjustment concerns and life transitions
- Parenting concerns
- Emotional regulation
- Personal growth and self-understanding
- Relationship and family-related stressors
Dr. Badra’s Approach to Therapy
Dr. Badra’s therapy style is collaborative, educational, practical, and whole-person oriented. He helps clients better understand patterns that affect daily life while developing tools for emotional regulation, self-awareness, coping, communication, and meaningful change.
His clinical approach is informed by EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-informed strategies, and education about the connection between mental health, brain functioning, nervous system responses, and emotional well-being.
This educational component can help clients better understand what may be happening internally, feel less confused by their symptoms, and feel more empowered as they progress in therapy.
Leadership, Supervision, and Counselor Education
As Founder and Executive Director of Toledo Counseling & Mental Health, Dr. Badra helps guide the clinical vision, provider support, supervision, training, and overall direction of the practice. His leadership is shaped by experience in counseling, counselor education, clinical supervision, graduate teaching, professional service, and private-practice development.
Dr. Badra has taught graduate and undergraduate counseling courses at The University of Toledo, including courses related to diagnosis and mental health counseling, drugs and mental health counseling, counseling theories and techniques, group counseling, family theories and cultural influences in counseling, therapeutic approaches, and counseling practicum.
He emphasizes a practice culture built around clinical quality, respect, trust, professional growth, and meaningful human connection. This includes supporting providers, developing systems of care, and helping ensure that clients are matched with thoughtful, clinically appropriate services whenever possible.
Dr. Badra May Be a Good Fit For Clients Who…
Are adults navigating anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, life adjustments, work-related pressure, parenting concerns, or transitions in their personal or professional lives.
Want a therapist who uses a whole-person, educational, collaborative, and practical approach to help clients better understand patterns and build meaningful tools for change.
May benefit from EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, mindfulness-informed strategies, or integrative therapy.
Are looking for support from a licensed clinical counselor supervisor with experience in counseling, supervision, counselor education, graduate teaching, and professional leadership.
Education, Credentials, and Experience
Dr. Mohamed Badra earned his Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision and his Master of Arts in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Toledo. He also earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Toledo.
His professional background includes counseling, clinical supervision, counselor education, graduate teaching, professional service, and mental health practice leadership. He has taught counseling courses at The University of Toledo and has contributed to the counseling profession through academic and professional service.
Dr. Badra has served with the Journal of Counselor Practice as an editorial board and editorial review board member. He has also served as a program reviewer for the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, reviewing and providing feedback on professional conference proposals.
- Founder and Executive Director of Toledo Counseling & Mental Health
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision, The University of Toledo
- Master of Arts in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization, The University of Toledo
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, The University of Toledo
- Experience in counseling, clinical supervision, counselor education, graduate teaching, and practice leadership
- Therapy approaches include EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, mindfulness-informed strategies, and whole-person integrative care
- Professional service through academic review, editorial board work, and counselor education involvement
Request an Appointment With Dr. Mohamed Badra
If you are interested in working with Dr. Mohamed Badra, you can request an appointment through Toledo Counseling & Mental Health. Our team can help review availability, insurance, appointment type, and whether Dr. Badra’s therapy services may be an appropriate fit for your needs.