Sara Samadi
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, Texas, and Virginia. I have over a decade of experience working with a diverse population of individuals. I have worked in community mental health, public schools, corrections facilities, hospitals, and as an EAP provider.
As a first-generation Iranian American, I understand the feeling of being caught between cultures.
I am most passionate about working with the younger generation as I feel like that is where the most change and progress can be made. I would love to be a positive influence on the next generation. As a second-generation Iranian American, I understand the feeling of being caught between cultures. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow. My approach is warm, empathic, and solution-focused.
First session
During the first session, I will be getting to know the client by asking them a series of questions to learn more about their background and history and to build the therapist-client relationship.
Strengths
My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to be warm and empathetic. I am able to build rapport rather quickly with my clients and have been told by some that I am "relatable." I use humor to keep things light during session which allows the client's to feel more comfortable.
Ideal clients
I primarily work with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. I specialize in stress management, life transitions, academic/peer issues, family/relationship issues, self-esteem, communication, and cultural issues. I also speak Farsi (Persian).
Treatment methods
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
I have been using solution focused therapy for years with my clients and have found it to be effective, because we focus on identifying the problem, setting goals, and setting a timeline that the goals will be reached. This is usually in 6-10 sessions. We focus heavily on learning, practicing, and applying coping skills outside of session to help expedite the process of healing and growing.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 85339
- TexasLicense 205148
- VirginiaLicense 0717002450