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I am a board certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years’ experience working with adults, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals of diverse backgrounds. I received specialty training in disaster, crisis, intervention, healthcare social work, trauma, psychosocial assessments and diagnoses. I provide both therapy and assessment services for children, young adults, individuals, and families using an integrated approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. I worked in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions. My areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, adjustment, mood disorders, aging, grief and loss. It takes great courage to reach out for help and I am happy to be there with you on your path toward personal wellbeing.

As a holistic psychotherapist, I view symptoms not merely as indicators of illness, but as gateways to deeper awareness and the unfolding of the soul. Throughout the past 25 years, I've witnessed the profound transformations of my patients as they navigate the various stages of their lives. I truly believe in the healing journey that brings Body, Mind, and Spirit into harmonious alignment. Together, we will embark on a journey toward a vibrant, authentic, and interconnected life. - Dr.Davoudi

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in treatment of substance use disorders. With over 10 years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of people and needs including adolescents, adults, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. My training includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. I enjoy seeing people grow and achieve their goals.

I specialize in working with adults struggling in a vast variety of issues. I approach therapy from a unique multicultural perspective, supported and given validity through my own multi-cultural experience and upbringing. My goal is to work with you to find solutions to your struggles in the shortest time frame possible, so that you will experience relief from your symptoms. I am passionate in helping you find the best solutions to identified problems and work towards feeling and living better.

I have always wanted individuals to succeed and to “strive for excellence.” I always see the “real” person in spite of the drugs, the drama, and the shame. Helping people to see their light and to seek the potential in themselves is one of my greatest joys. In 2016, my friend Rob Owen, M.A. (educational philosopher, author, and teacher), and I co-founded Pioneer Academy, a progressive middle school in Corralitos, California, to address the developmental, educational, emotional, & mental health needs unique to middle school kids. There, I taught middle schoolers about psychology and the power of the subconscious mind. Currently, I am happily providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Transpersonal Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Therapy. I work with individuals and couples facing communication issues, boundary issues, job dissatisfaction, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, faith crises, parenting, and both women's and men’s health and wellness issues. I currently do not work with clients struggling with depression and suicidality. I also facilitate energy psychology sessions for those interested in Psych-K®, Emotion Code®, and Body Code® modalities, along with their regular therapeutic sessions. For those seeking energy psychology, sessions start with a check-in, a Heart-Math Institute Quick Coherence Technique, followed by therapy techniques and subconscious brain techniques and the co-creation of an action plan.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” I am a LCSW with experience working with individuals and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. My therapeutic style is a holistic approach with evidence based treatments (EBT) that are tailored to the presenting concern, personal history, and individual strengths. I am a therapist who talks during session, often providing feedback and perspective, while encouraging you to develop your own hypotheses and insights. You are the expert in you, while I serve as your guide in developing a deeper understanding of yourself. During the sessions goals will be discussed to ensure focus and progress. Together we will also decide if we are a good "fit," as this is an imperative to the overall process.

I specialize in working with people of color who are looking to get support with their mental health. I identify as a black and Latinx therapist. I believe in working collaboratively and ensuring that therapy is a place where people can become curious about themselves and less judgmental. I work from a strength-based model assisting clients in instilling a sense of purpose and happiness. In addition to using strengths-based skills, I use mindfulness skills to create awareness of our daily self-talk, emotions, and day-to-day interactions. My specializations include working with Spanish speakers, depressive and anxiety symptoms, self-esteem, relationship stress, women's issues, and work-related stress. I also work with substance abuse issues, specifically exploring the relationship between substance use and mental health symptoms. My goal is to help you facilitate a healthy relationship with yourself and work towards being as authentic as possible. Therapy is a place to process emotions and learn skills to regulate emotions, enhance communication skills, and develop interpersonal techniques. I also incorporate a psychoeducation aspect, which may include homework, guides, and material to review in between sessions. Regardless of your status - being single, married with or without children, I am here to guide you in your journey of self-exploration and healing. My therapeutic approach is interactive, pragmatic, and direct; I am fully present while you explore and learn new and more functional ways to find your best self. Starting therapy takes courage; by looking into the right therapist, you just started your journey of mapping out the road and being in the driver's seat of your life again. I absolutely love what I do, and I love the relationships I build with my clients. I believe the relationship with your therapist is the main curative factor in therapy, and thus I take these relationships very seriously. I look forward to hopefully building a warm, open relationship with you.

I am a bilingual, Christian based therapist who will work along with you to navigate and address challenges that come up in your life. If faith based therapy is not what you are looking for, I also focus on traditional modalities. I bring 10 years of experience and have worked in a variety of community setting, focusing on parolees, couples, families, teenagers, and children. I have also worked in a school setting, helping parents, teens, and children. I continue to expand my knowledge through professional education and spiritual education to help address a variety of mental health challenges/needs. A few topics I am interested in and continue to expand on are trauma, couples counseling, and parenting. Life, work, family and other areas may demand a lot of you which may be affecting your quality of life and work performance. My goal is to equip you with tools to improve your quality of life. We can work together to help you reach your goals in therapy.

I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a wealth of experience spanning over ten years. Throughout my career, I have been unwavering in my commitment to fostering mental and emotional well-being in individuals facing diverse challenges. I have worked with a variety of partners, such as hospitals, private practices, community mental health agencies, law enforcement, substance abuse clinics, and child welfare. I have continued to grow my skills in crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy. I am adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and support to clients. One of my strengths lies in my ability to empower clients to develop coping mechanisms, resilience, and a deeper understanding of themselves. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and strive to equip individuals with the tools they need to navigate life's challenges successfully.

Traumatic experiences, relationship attachment woundings, and the general pressure to conform to social norms during our younger years, can cause our being to create some truly magnificent coping strategies to remain standing. Unfortunately, these strategies can be digested and integrated into our identity long after they've stopped serving their purpose. I am passionate about supporting people reconnect with their true nature, by exploring parts work and somatic experiencing. Our past does not define us, and this work makes it possible to access the inspired, motivated, wisdom that exists in abundance underneath our conditioning . I can support you to live your real truth and improve your quality of life. I hold a safe space where we can explore, uncover and allow your true feelings, thoughts and beliefs to unfold. I offer genuine, compassionate, non-judgemental care, as we walk through the hard stuff together. You will learn supportive & reflective tools that will enrich you for life. I have helped many clients find healing and understanding in desperate situations. I utilize integrative mind-body techniques as well as DBT, and ACT in healing past traumas. Since, there is clearly a strong connection between the mind and body, I’ve found that using a holistically based approach brings about the most gentle, yet effective treatment.