Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6212-7520

Document Type

Empirical Research Article

Keywords

Islam, Muslims, Inequality, Counseling, Social Determinants of Mental Health

Subject Area

Clinical Supervision, Counseling, Counselor Education

Abstract

In this qualitative study, the experiences of four practicing Muslim counselors who specialize in the treatment of sexual trauma were examined. By collecting data with semi-structured interviews, three distinct themes emerged: a) embodied inequality, b) theodicy and ambivalence, and c) Islamic integration and the therapeutic relationship. The findings of this study highlight the inequalities many Muslim counselors embody while balancing engagement in traditional counseling work. Implications for counselor educators and supervisors that enhance multicultural competence and improve counseling outcomes are provided.

Public Significance Statement

This study highlights the challenges and religious complexities faced by Muslim sexual trauma counselors. This study provides an in-depth view of the impact of inequality, systemic racism, and Islamophobia on clinical practice with implications for counselor educators and supervisors.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/nkxtnmk2

Recommended Citation

Waters, M., & Sami, W. (2025). Duty and Inequality: A Thematic Analysis of Muslim Sexual Trauma Counselors. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 19(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/nkxtnmk2

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