Hello, I'm Ehsan Ssabahang. Are you navigating the challenges of stress or relationships? Can't shake off that anxiety? Maybe you're also rethinking your career or your relationship with yourself. It's okay; you've found a space where you can explore solutions.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my background is as varied as my approach. Having worked in non-profits, group settings, and even with students nationwide, I get that life can, at times, throw curveballs. My Military background taught me a lot about life and resilience. I blend Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the Gottman method, addressing the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. I also integrate mindfulness, yoga, and art to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself.
Whether it's your career, relationships with loved ones, or the most important relationship—the one with yourself—I can support you. I offer you a safe space filled with compassion, free from judgment. I'll provide you with actionable insights and practical tools, drawing from scientifically grounded methods.
Let's embark on this journey of growth and self-discovery together.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In your first session with me, you can expect a warm and welcoming environment where your comfort and well-being are the top priorities. We'll start by discussing what brought you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. This initial conversation helps me understand your unique challenges and goals, whether they relate to relationships, career, stress, or emotional issues like anxiety and depression.
I'll introduce you to the therapeutic methods I use, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method, and explain how they can be tailored to your specific needs. We'll also go over the structure of future sessions and any initial recommendations I may have.
By the end of the first session, you'll have a clearer understanding of the therapeutic process and how it can support your journey to emotional resilience. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, ensuring that you feel confident and comfortable moving forward.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my standout strengths lies in navigating the complex terrain of relationships, be it with a partner, family, or perhaps most critically, with oneself. Having served in the Army and worked in diverse settings like non-profit organizations and educational institutions, I bring a multi-faceted understanding of human resilience and struggle. This diverse background allows me to approach relationship issues with a unique blend of empathy, practicality, and insight.
Another area where I excel is in helping clients manage stress and anxiety. Whether it's workplace tension, relationship strain, or self-inflicted stress, my toolkit is robust. Drawing from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I offer specific techniques to help you understand the cognitive patterns that fuel your anxiety and equip you with coping mechanisms to relieve stress.
My approach is always customized to you, underpinned by my core belief in collaborative care. Together, we'll find the strategies that work best for you and evolve our approach as you grow and change.
About Ehsan A. Shabahang
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
As a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapist, I bring extensive training and experience to help you manage emotional imbalances and enhance your interpersonal relationships. DBT is a proven approach that focuses on providing practical skills such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. In our sessions, I will equip you with these tools to help you handle challenges in relationships, career, stress, and anxiety with resilience and grace. My goal is to empower you with the ability to navigate life's ups and downs more effectively, fostering stability and well-being in your daily life.
Gottman method
As a Level 2 Certified Gottman Therapist, my experience with the Gottman Method is both extensive and deeply integrated into my practice. This method, grounded in over 40 years of research, offers a practical and highly effective approach to improving relationships. In our sessions, I utilize Gottman's principles to help you and your partner understand each other better, manage conflict constructively, and build a shared sense of purpose and meaning in your relationship.
My training has equipped me with specific tools and strategies, such as the Sound Relationship House Theory and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which I tailor to your unique relationship dynamics. I focus on fostering open communication, deepening emotional connections, and resolving conflicts in a healthy, constructive manner. My goal is to empower you to not only navigate your current challenges but also to equip you with the skills to maintain a strong, resilient relationship long after therapy has concluded.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, I employ CBT techniques to help clients identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier beliefs and behaviors. This method is particularly effective for those looking to manage stress, overcome anxiety, and achieve career success.
Sex Therapy
As a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP), my approach in sex therapy is deeply rooted in understanding and compassion. In our sessions, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and address your sexual concerns and desires.
My experience has taught me the crucial role of open communication and education in overcoming challenges related to intimacy and sexual expression. I tailor a variety of techniques to your unique situation, whether it's navigating issues of desire, performance, satisfaction, or the impact of health conditions on sexual well-being.
I focus on the emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of sexuality, guiding you to understand and embrace your sexual self. Through this holistic approach, we work together towards a healthier, more fulfilling experience of your sexuality, enhancing both your personal well-being and your intimate relationships.
Jungian
In my therapy practice, I emphasize the importance of shadow work, a key concept in Jungian therapy. Shadow work involves exploring and integrating the parts of ourselves that we may have unconsciously rejected or ignored. These are aspects that we might view as negative or undesirable, but they are essential for our personal growth and self-awareness.
My approach to shadow work involves guiding you through a process of self-discovery, where we uncover these hidden parts of your psyche. This exploration can reveal underlying reasons for certain behaviors, feelings, and relationship patterns. By bringing these aspects into the light, we can work towards understanding and accepting them, leading to a more holistic sense of self.
In sessions, we might use techniques like dream analysis, creative expression, and reflective exercises to facilitate this exploration. This process can be challenging but also deeply rewarding, as it leads to greater self-acceptance, a reduction in internal conflicts, and a more authentic way of living. Shadow work is particularly beneficial for those who feel stuck or who want to deepen their understanding of themselves and their interactions with the world.
