Parvin Saberi-Shakib LMFT

I do not believe that a person struggling with their mental health needs "fixing" or is broken in any way, but rather needs warmth and acceptance that starts from within. As your therapist, I will help you rediscover, connect with, and harness your inner light, which I believe is the strength and resiliency each person possesses. I consider it a great privilege to be part of someone’s healing and growth, where they are free to be wholly human. I recognize that seeking therapy can have stigmas attached to it among some marginalized and minority communities. I am passionate about breaking through these stigmas and can uniquely understand coming from these communities myself as a Muslim and child of immigrants. I aim to provide therapy within a social justice framework that is holistic and trauma informed. I believe that the personal is political, and therefore, that therapy can not be inherently apolitical.

I have a warm and down to earth style in sessions. I'm passionate about providing strength based, trauma informed, culturally competent, and socially conscious therapy. I explore my client's strengths and lived experiences and the political, social, historical, and cultural contexts in which they exist. I aim to create a safe space that is free of judgement because I understand that being vulnerable can be the most daunting part of therapy.

I develop goals collaboratively with my clients that are tailored to the client's needs and readiness for change. I explore what my client's strengths are, why they are seeking therapy, and what they are hoping to get out of our sessions together which will factor into the treatment goal.

• California, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 125467

I have experience working in a private practice setting and school based setting. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, families, and couples from all walks of life. I have helped many clients experience the positive changes they want in their lives including helping them to process and change negative thoughts and behaviors, build healthier relationships and boundaries, process and overcome trauma, develop oping skills to manage anxiety and depression, and so much more. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma, and struggles with identity, faith, immigration, and acculturation.