Mosaic artwork reflecting the value of diverse lived experiences and the holistic approach to mental health care

About Mosaic Mind Collective

Mosaic Mind Collective is founded on the belief that mental health is not about fixing broken pieces but recognizing the beauty in complexity. Like a mosaic, identities, experiences, and ways of being come together to form something whole, intricate, and uniquely meaningful.

Mosaics are deeply rooted in cultures around the world, symbolizing resilience, artistry, and interconnectedness. Guided by this philosophy, Mosaic Mind Collective embraces a culturally-sensitive, identity-affirming, and evidence-based approach to therapy. Every individual’s journey is shaped by diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, and therapy should reflect that uniqueness.

About Dr. Saleem

NJ License No. 35SI00772200

Compassionate therapist practicing evidence-based techniques with a client

Dr. Aalia Saleem (she/her) is a NJ licensed psychologist dedicated to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and identity-affirming care. As a 1st generation biracial Latina and South Asian cisgender woman raised in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Saleem brings a deep understanding of the intersections of culture, identity, and mental health.

Dr. Saleem earned her M.S and Psy.D. degrees in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Psychological Assessment from Chestnut Hill College. Her clinical experiences span across diverse settings, including inpatient care, intensive outpatient programs, community mental health centers, and university counseling centers.

Passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Dr. Saleem takes a holistic, person-centered approach. She prioritizes creating a collaborative and validating space where clients feel seen, heard, challenged, and empowered. She utilizes an integrative approach to therapy drawing from psychodynamic therapy, family systems therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing.

Outside of her work, Dr. Saleem enjoys decorating spaces, engaging in creative projects, getting lost in a good book, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and pup, Atlas.