Abstract
With Islamophobia rates rising in American society, this researcher reflected on the possibility of Islamophobia showing up in the social work field. This researcher used a Narrative lens that explored Edward Said’s critical works about Muslim identities in America, critiqued the role of Neoliberalism in social work, and deconstructed cultural competence. The present qualitative study then gathered first-person narratives from Muslim-American social workers regarding their responsiveness to Muslim clients, possible barriers Muslims experience when seeking services, and their potential knowledge of Islamophobia occurring in social work. After interviewing five Muslim-American social workers, this researcher generated two hypotheses: Islamophobia does occur in social work, and stigma within Muslim communities, especially surrounding trauma and mental health, poses a barrier to Muslims accessing services.