Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 34 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma and PTSD
Amir Jahansir
(he/him)
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About me
I am a Psychotherapist licensed in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. I have been a licensed therapist since 2013. I work with adults challenged by stressors in the present or struggling with old wounds from the past. As a therapist, my focus is to help clients build self awareness, identify their own internal strengths and external resources, and develop new tools and coping skills to face challenges.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Rather than using a structured intake form, I take the time to hear the client's story. I ask questions to identify the primary sources of suffering. Then, together, we choose goals for the therapy process.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a therapist, I work best by fostering self awareness and self compassion in my clients. I am an enthusiastic motivator. I encourage clients to identify and magnify their own strengths and build new skills to face their challenges. Offering compassion to those suffering from old wounds and help them heal and move on and engage in their lives in the here and now.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am best equipped to work with 18 and over individuals with mood challenges such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. I have extensive background in treating complex trauma (CPTSD). I am best at motivating individuals as they go through particularly difficult transitions such as adulthood, divorce, grief among others. I have experience working with women using a feminist perspective, with men challenged by their gender roles and identities in an age of change, with people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals from a social justice perspective, as well as psycho-social development disrupted by discrimination.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Identifies as
LGBTQ
Man
Person of Color (POC)
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
CareFirst
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Integrative
I have been trained in trauma focused therapy (CCTP), mindfulness, CBT, psychodynamic and strength based practices, among others. I follow a integrative approach to therapy and adjust my treatment modality according to what best serves the client. Overall, I believe that fostering compassionate self-awareness can help anyone navigate through challenges.
2 ratings with written reviews
August 20, 2025
I have found him to be a wonderful help for me to learn about myself and I am lucky to have connected with him
Verified client, age 55-64
May 9, 2025
Amir is absolutely amazing. The session went well beyond what I was expecting, but it was exactly what I needed. His ability to listen, understand my concerns, and provide actionable next steps is greatly appreciated.