Therapist-led matchmaking for Arab American Muslims. Most matchmaking asks what he does for a living. I ask how he communicates during conflict.
- Instead of asking “What does he do?”, I ask “How does he communicate during conflict?”
- Instead of asking “Is he from a good family?”, I ask “Does he take accountability when he's wrong?”
- Instead of asking “Do they look good together?”, I ask “Does she feel emotionally safe with him?”
- Instead of asking “What's her degree in?”, I ask “Do they want the same life in ten years?”
Therapist-led matchmaking for Arab American Muslims who are serious about marriage. Private, values-based, and guided by someone who does this for a living.
By application · Completely confidential
Talia Alsawah
Licensed therapist · Dating coach · Matchmaker
Why it’s different
Anyone can introduce two people.
A licensed therapist can tell you whether the two of them will still be talking to each other in year seven. That is the whole difference, and it is the entire reason this exists.
The difference
Those things matter. They’re only part of the story.
Most matchmaking looks at
- Age
- Profession
- Family background
- Physical attraction
Our compatibility analysis reviews
- Faith & values
- Communication style
- Emotional maturity
- Family goals
- Lifestyle compatibility
- Relationship expectations
- Long-term vision
I’m not replacing the moms.
I’m just adding a therapist to the group chat.
Who this is for
You’ll recognize yourself here.
You're looking for a spouse, not a situationship
Everyone here has said out loud that marriage is the goal. That alone removes most of what makes modern dating exhausting.
You want someone who gets the culture without explaining it
The family dynamics, the timelines, the expectations at the dinner table. You shouldn't have to translate your whole life to someone before the second date.
You've been introduced badly before
Someone's aunt knew someone's cousin. It went nowhere because nobody asked the questions that actually predict whether two people can last.
You'd rather do this privately
No public profile, no swiping, no one from the community seeing that you're looking. Discretion is the default here.
How it works
Four steps, and none of them are awkward.
- 01
Apply
Start with the intake form. It is detailed on purpose, because that depth is what makes the matching work. Once it's in, we set up a video or phone call so I can get to know you off paper.
- 02
Match
I review your values, your communication style, and your long-term vision against everyone in the community. Nobody is matched on a photo and a job title.
- 03
Connect
When there's a real fit, I make the introduction and stay available to both of you. You are not handed a phone number and left to figure it out.
- 04
Inshallah
The rest is between you, them, and Allah. My job is to make sure the foundation was built on the right things.
Completely confidential
Your information is never shown publicly, never shared, and never posted. Privacy is the default, not a setting.
Therapist-led
Every match is reviewed by a licensed therapist who understands both the clinical side of compatibility and the cultural side of an Arab Muslim household.
Built for marriage
This is not a dating app. Everyone here is intentionally looking for a spouse, which means nobody is wasting anybody's time.
What it costs
Priced so you can actually start.
No membership tiers, no packages, no surprise invoice after you've already opened up to someone. Here is the whole thing.
Consultation
$99one time
Sixty minutes with Talia. She goes through your intake answers with you, gets to know you off paper, and tells you honestly whether she can match you well.
Introductions
Includedfor now
While the community is still growing, introductions come with your consultation at no extra cost. That will change as the database gets bigger, but never for anyone who has already joined.
Further introductions
$50each
If the first introduction isn't right, the next ones are $50. Support while you're getting to know someone is always included and never charged for.
One-to-one sessions
$99per session
Relationship coaching with Talia, whether or not you're being matched. Booked separately.
Already joined? Nothing changes for you.
If you applied before August 2026, you keep exactly what you were promised as a founding member, free, including your introduction. You will never be charged for it. You were here first and that counts for something.
Work with me one to one
Not everyone is here to be matched.
Some people want to work on themselves first, or are already in something and want it to go better. I offer personalised sessions separately from matchmaking, drawing on the same training I use to build matches: communication, conflict, boundaries, and what you actually want out of a marriage.
- Available whether or not you join the matchmaking community
- One to one with me, by video or phone
- $99 per session, booked separately
Questions
Everything people ask before they apply.
Is this a dating app?
No. There's no profile to browse, no swiping, and no algorithm. You apply, I review your answers personally as a licensed therapist, and I make introductions when I believe two people are genuinely compatible.
What does it cost?
$99 for your consultation, which is a full hour with me going through your answers and getting to know you properly. While the community is still growing, introductions are included with that. Further introductions are $50 each. Sending the form costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
I already joined when it was free. Am I being charged now?
No. If you applied before August 2026 you're a founding member and you keep everything you were promised, including your introduction, at no cost. I invited you in on that basis and I'm not going to move the line after the fact.
Why is it so much cheaper than other matchmakers?
Because the community is still growing, and I'd rather be honest about that than charge premium rates against a small database. The price reflects where this is right now. It will go up as the database does, but never for anyone who has already joined.
Who is this for?
Arab American Muslims who are serious about marriage. Beyond that, there's no single mold. People come from every background, profession, and level of practice.
What if I've been married before?
You're welcome here. Divorced and widowed members are part of this community, and having a history doesn't make you harder to match. It usually means you know yourself better.
Can my mom fill this out for me?
She can absolutely be the one who nudges you here, and plenty of people arrive that way. But the form itself has to be you. I'm reading your answers to understand how you think and what you want, and there's a call afterwards either way, so it has to come from you to be worth anything.
How long does the intake take?
Longer than a dating app profile, and that's deliberate. It asks about your values, how you handle conflict, and what you want your life to look like. Set aside a proper sitting for it. The depth is the reason the matches are any good.
Will anyone know I applied?
Only me. Your application is never posted, never shown publicly, and never shared. Details about you are only discussed with a potential match after you've agreed to that specific introduction.
Do I have to live in a particular city?
No. The community spans the country, and the application asks whether you'd consider relocating so I can match realistically rather than hopefully.
How long until I hear back?
I read every application myself, so give me a few days. A match taking longer isn't a bad sign. It means I'm waiting for the right one instead of sending you the nearest one.
Matches are being made
Are you next?
Join a community of Arab American Muslims who are serious about marriage. Start with the intake form, then we talk properly.
Or email Talia@MashallahMatch.info