Dr. Tayeba Shaikh, Psy.D.
Dr. Tayeba Shaikh, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and Chicago-based co-founder of ThinkGoodTherapy. Dr. Shaikh is an expert in women's health, cultural identity, and mood disorders with a particular focus on South Asian culture and Muslim identity.
She authored the acclaimed book Hopes and Perspectives of Muslim-American Women: A Paradox of Honor in 2018. She has served as faculty at The University of Cincinnati, John Jay College, and The Chicago School, developing and teaching courses on stigma, prejudice, violence against women, and multiculturalism in psychology.
A sought-after speaker on culture, honor, and gender, Dr. Shaikh has presented at numerous universities and conferences worldwide. She is also a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness within the Muslim community and serves as a board member of the Muslim Wellness Foundation. When she’s not providing care for her patients, Dr. Shaikh can be found spending time with her husband and 3 children.
She considers herself a TV show connoisseur, loves all things Cincinnati (especially their sports teams), could watch stand-up comedians (who are funny) endlessly, and enjoys getting adventurous with her cooking (as long as it’s spicy, she’ll approve).
