There is wisdom within each of us that can become difficult to access after trauma, painful relationships, or life's inevitable challenges. Therapy offers an opportunity to reconnect with that inner knowing. Whether you're healing from trauma, longing for deeper connection in your relationships, or seeking a greater sense of meaning, Shadi offers a heart-centered, trauma-informed space where healing unfolds through compassion, curiosity, and the wisdom of the mind, body, and spirit, helping you reconnect with yourself and create a life that feels more grounded, connected, and whole.

 

 

 

Hello!  I’m a holistic and somatic psychotherapist residing in Los Angeles, CA. I offer a relational and trauma-informed approach that integrates the wisdom of the mind, body, and spirit to support individuals and couples in their healing. I trust that your body holds profound wisdom and incorporate modalities such as EMDR and IFS (parts work) to help you resolve painful parts of your story and cultivate a more compassionate lens of your inner world. Compassion is central to my work and I am devoted to creating a therapeutic space that supports others in coming into deeper union and acceptance with themselves. I am also an Iranian American and a bilingual (Farsi) therapist who enjoys working with folks from different cultural backgrounds and my work deeply honors the unique intersections of identity we all inhabit.  My therapeutic orientation is rooted in liberation, queer allied, and conscious of the impact that systems of oppression have on mental health. I love working with tender-hearted, playful, and curious individuals who have an appreciation for the greater mystery that resides within us and the larger world. 

 

I received my Master of Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and spent my time there working in the Culture and Trauma Research Lab where I conducted research that examined the intersection between culture, race, and mental health. My experience there deeply inspired my trauma-informed approach to therapy and I actively attend learning intensives and workshops to expand my capacities as a therapist. In my free time I enjoy exploring nature, cultivating mindfulness, communing with plants, studying esoteric wisdom, and sharing meals with friends!

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If you feel working together may be an aligned fit, I'd love to hear from you. Visit my website to learn more or fill out the contact form below.