Dr. Noushin Vastani, a double board certified seasoned healthcare professional with extensive clinical and research experience, strives to deliver exceptional care that meets the unique needs of each individual. Through personal and professional experiences, Dr. Vastani saw a need for therapeutic spaces that not only recognized but celebrated all parts of clients’ identities. She is passionate about dismantling negative stigmas surrounding mental health care and providing safe spaces for those who have been negatively impacted. Dr. Vastani is passionate about repairing and healing, through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. She also strives for advocacy inside and outside of the therapeutic space, dedicated to making long-lasting change. She practices cultural humility and growth, by exercising curiosity and an eagerness to learn.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In Dr. Vastani's approach to mental health care, she will prioritize a comprehensive and personalized strategy that encompasses various evidence-based techniques and therapeutic modalities. She will begin by fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, built on trust, empathy, and collaboration. Through individualized assessment, she will gain a deep understanding of your unique strengths, challenges, and treatment goals. Dr. Vastani's approach integrates a range of modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and more. She will tailor treatment plans to address the specific needs of each individual, recognizing that no two journeys to wellness are the same.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Dr. Vastani brings a wealth of experience garnered over several years in the field of healthcare. Her professional journey has been dedicated to serving as a healthcare provider and professor where she has had the privilege of making meaningful impacts on the lives of patients and students. Her specialization lies at the intersection of various healthcare domains. Within acute & primary care, she has honed in on her skills in managing critical conditions, providing interventions, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care during emergent situations. She has been fortunate to have fostered long-term relationships with patients, emphasizing preventive and holistic wellness. A significant portion of Dr. Vastani's passion has been dedicated to psychiatric and mental health. She posses a deep understanding of mental health disorders and the intricacies of providing compassionate care to individuals facing these challenges. Her approach emphasizes evidence-based practices and a patient-centered mindset to promote recovery and well-being. Dr. Vastani also serves as a graduate professor for Brenau University at the Ivester College of Health Sciences. She is a member of several health related organizations, including the American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. In 2019, Todays Nurse recognized her as a “Top Family Nurse Practitioner in Suwanee Georgia” Dr. Vastani is the founder and CEO of SANN Healthcare Inc. Realizing that making the decision to seek help can be overwhelming and that mental health is not a destination, it’s a journey. Dr. Vastani combines her love for biology, neuroscience, and psychology to help you gain understanding within the mind and body.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Therapy is a proven way to understand one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to learn how to cope with life’s challenges. Dr. Vastani infuses her psychotherapy sessions with humor and optimism, creating an environment conducive to deep work while providing moments of much-needed levity as clients navigate healing in an increasingly complicated world. She is double board certified and has over 15 years of experience helping adults, teens and families in crisis.

About Dr. Noushin Vastani, DNP, MSN