Most psychological problems in my humble opinion are faith based. It is only faith that gives a person the courage to let go of the issues that have consumed them. Islam teaches us how to be patient and accepting.
I found that the magic was always when I could have the client relate their problems in a God-centered way. My work was with non-Muslims but the results were amazing. My clients started to use worlds like joy.
For Muslims I am beginning to think we need to reject the constructs of the ego that the 19th century psychiatrist utilized. They rejected the needs of the soul.
Muslims live to balance the soul and life for the being.
I pray I made sense.
Wa'alaykummusalaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh,
Yes, psychological problems are indeed faith-based. Especially that related to emotional and spiritual. That which relates to the heart. Our soul. The Quran is the best remedy for any disease exist in this world. This does not necessarily means we are de-acknowledging the role of doctors and psychiatrist but we know that only Allaah is The Healer of the heart, the Healer of the physical hurt, the Healer of the temporary pain. Even when doctors put their best effort to heal a dying person, to treat a rare disease, if Allaah wills that the man lives, he shall live. Putting our full reliance on human beings are not permissible. They are just means for us to seek help from the Divine.
Numerous stories that I've encounter on how a lady puts her full tawakkal on Allaah subhanahu wa Ta'ala, reads the Quran constantly when hospitalized and drink zam zam water, Alhamdulilah Allaah healed her. Allaah indeed works in wondrous ways to the Believers.
On the first attempt, matters might not seem to work immediately. The sick person does not seem to heal at all, and in fact getting worse even though an exceptional amount of a'amal and du'a have been made. If one tries to contemplate, it might be that Allaah is testing his patience. Calling him to come back to The AlMighty sincerely. And that healing is awaiting him at the end of the road, just that he needed to pass the test that Allaah has put upon Him.
My short experience of going through deep pains, we, as humans would feel like letting it out/sharing the pain to others. However, somehow, I always feel that my pain do not ease so much through sharing it with others. It is only. . . only by letting everything to Allaah my heart will feel at peace. A bliss peace.
Anyways, I am sorry for the long post if you did not wish for one. Just thought that I'd share some enlightenment on this matter, bi itnillah.
I leave you with one beautiful, true Words from Allaah Al-Raheem and a moving article about the heart.
"Call upon your Lord in humility and privately; indeed, He does not like transgressors." [Al-A'raaf,7:55]
Take Back Your Heart
