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Payam Ghassemlou

Payam Ghassemlou

BIPOC Identifying

MFT

Gender Identity: male

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Short Biography

With over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to people from all walks of life. Online sessions are available to individuals residing anywhere in California, Oregon, and Florida through secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth.

Therapy Philosophy

I specialize in body-mind therapy (Somatic Experiencing), trauma healing, mood improvement, relationship exploration, addiction recovery, and cultivating resilience and authenticity. I also help clients find life purpose, embrace creativity, manage loneliness, improve work-life balance, address LGBTQ+ issues, cope with eco-anxiety, and overcome insomnia.

Special Training & Certifications

Having many years of clinical experience, I rely on variety of psychotherapy techniques and theories to provide optimal care. These include Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, contemporary psychoanalysis, Jungian psychology, Trauma Resiliency Model, transpersonal psychology, cognitive therapy, and Eastern psychology.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Phobias Health anxiety Obsessive thoughts Compulsive behaviors (OCD) Depression Seasonal depression Sexual trauma Medical trauma Communication difficulties Infidelity recovery Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Grief & Loss Death of a loved one Relationship loss Complicated grief Recovery and relapse prevention Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Insomnia Sleep disturbances Chronic illness adjustment Health-related stress Coming out support Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth HIV / AIDS

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Jungian / Depth Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Somatic Experiencing Polyvagal-Informed Therapy Somatic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Art Therapy Eclectic Therapy Spiritual / Transpersonal Therapy Humanistic Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Queer- and trans-affirming Culturally responsive Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Anti-oppressive practice
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Multicultural sensitivity Cultural identity exploration
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Soul-centered / transpersonal lens Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Professional collaboration Non-hierarchical relationship

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 29 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, Farsi (Persian)
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    ComPsych, Modern Health
  • Populations Served: 18+,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation , Artists

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    3108012927
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 , California
    United States