About Me

Professional Summary

I am an Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapist (ISTDP) with over 15 years of clinical experience in counseling and treating a wide range of psychological disorders. My work focuses on individual and group psychotherapy, with more than 2,000 hours of clinical practice grounded in the ISTDP model.

I have received extensive advanced training and ongoing supervision from internationally recognized ISTDP clinicians, including Jon Frederickson, Allan Abbass, and Patricia Coughlin, as well as senior Iranian experts in psychodynamic psychotherapy such as Dr. Nima Ghorbani, Dr. Alireza Tahmasebi, Dr. Farshid Moradian, Dr. Ehsan Tavakolian, and others.

My therapeutic approach integrates ISTDP and mindfulness-based interventions, with a strong commitment to evidence-based, depth-oriented psychotherapy aimed at fostering emotional awareness, psychological resilience, and lasting change.

I am a licensed member of the Psychology and Counseling Organization of Iran and a member of the Iranian Psychological Association. I currently provide psychotherapy services in person and online, working with adult clients from diverse backgrounds.

Areas of Expertise

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Disorders

Defense Mechanisms and Attachment Patterns

Mindfulness-Based Interventions

Personality Dynamics and Emotional Regulation

Education

M.A. in Educational Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Saveh

B.A. in Educational Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Central Branch

Professional Experience (Selected)

Dynamic Psychotherapist (ISTDP) – Jala Psychological Clinic, Tehran (2024–Present)

Dynamic Psychotherapist (ISTDP) – Vofour Psychological Center, Tehran (2020–2024)

Dynamic Psychotherapist (ISTDP) – Tarhe No Counseling Center, Tehran

Dynamic Psychotherapist (ISTDP) – Yara & Danesh-e No Clinics, Tehran

Advanced Training & Supervision (Selected)

Ongoing ISTDP Supervision with Jon Frederickson

Advanced ISTDP Training & Supervision with Dr. Nima Ghorbani

ISTDP Training and Supervision with Dr. Alireza Tahmasebi

ISTDP Treatment of Major Depression – Allan Abbass

Sexual Conflict Assessment in ISTDP – Patricia Coughlin

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Rorschach Projective Assessment (Administration & Scoring)