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Dr Hauwa Bello, widely known as Mumtaz, is a distinguished Psychotherapist, Life Coach, and Clinical Health Psychologist with a robust background in human psychology and anatomy, holding a BSc from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria and a Masters in Health Psychology from Walden University, Minnesota, USA. Currently pursuing a PhD at Walden University, her research focuses on mental health stigma, adverse childhood experiences, and shame in the African community. She also holds a professional Doctorate in psychology.

As a versatile mental health expert, Hauwa is a certified level 3 Gottman couples therapist, Neuro-Linguistic Master Practitioner (NLP), Positive Psychologist, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Expert, Results Coach, Life Coach, Emotional Intelligence Coach, Play Therapist, Art Therapist, Mindfulness practitioner, Aromatherapist, Color Therapist, and a Trainer par Excellence. She's actively participated in numerous training, seminars, and workshops on Education, Mental Health, and Entrepreneurship.

Hauwa is a faculty member of the Sam Obafemi Behavioral Change Academy (SOBCA), the founder of Queen Mumtaz Mental Health Foundation, and she serves as the CEO of Mumtaz's Mind and Wellness Studio and Mumtaz International School.

Specialising in psychotherapy, she employs a personalised blend of psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioural, and cognitive therapies to address mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, phobias, addictions, and other mental health challenges.

With expertise and certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hauwa particularly enjoys helping couples thrive and families recover. Her approach, rooted in the Gottman method, is renowned for healing relationship troubles and fostering enduring, loving connections.

As a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Nigeria Psychological Association (NPA), Hauwa Bello is not only a dedicated practitioner but also a Speaker, Writer, and advocate for women's rights. Happily married and blessed with children, she derives joy and fulfilment from empowering others and herself, embodying a passionate commitment to guiding individuals and families towards their desired destinations.

EDUCATION

Trying my best to learn

Education

University of Ilorin

Bachelor's degree in Human Anatomy
2001-2005

Walden University

Master's degree in Health Psychology
2018-2019

Walden University

PhD in Health Psychology
2019 -

Licenses

NBCC board license, 2013, NYC

NBMTM board license, 2014, Washington DC

NCBTMB board license, 2014, NYC

Experience

St Jude's Hospital

Psychology Department
2008-2010

NYC Psychotherapy

Private psychology practice
2014-present

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Doloress K.

Therapy has really helped me overcome some past trauma I had been keeping under a lid for a long time. Now, I feel happier and more confident in my life, and feel like I can walk with my head held high.

Anthony M.

Coming from a competitive sports background, the injury that ended up making me give up my career was a hard blow. With therapy, I was able to start building my identity around other things than just sport.

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