Parvin Saberi-Shakib LMFT

I do not believe that a person struggling with their mental health is broken in any way that needs fixing. Instead, I believe that they need to be met with warmth and acceptance that starts from within the client. I believe the center of effective therapy is the connection and trust between the therapist and client which entails that warmth, acceptance, compassion, and empathetically attuning to the client. I believe that every client (whether seen individually, as a family, or as a couple) has their own unique strengths and they possess an inner light which is the resiliency of their mind, body, and spirit. I believe that often, the challenges that we experience in life that affect our mental can dim that inner light. I aim to help my clients discover and reconnect with their inner light and help them harness it so they are able to live the best version of their life possible, I believe me clients are capable of and deserve to be their most authentic, mentally well, and whole self that is powerful beyond measure. I love the work I do and consider it a great privilege to be invited into some of people's most difficult and vulnerable moments and create a non-judgemental and safe pace where my client is fully accepted.

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 also understand that seeking therapy comes with stigmas among marginalized and minority communities that might feel like therapists don't fully understand their values, background or experiences. It's a commitment of mine to break through these stigmas and barriers coming from these communities myself as a therapist who's a Muslim woman and child of immigrants.

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.