Dr. Afarin Rajaei

Hi, I’m Dr. Afarin Rajaei (she/her), a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and purpose. In my 10 years in therapy, my approach has evolved to be warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, drawing from narrative therapy, systemic thinking, and the Gottman Method.

Whether you're coping with anxiety, relationship stress, identity shifts, or life transitions, I provide a space where your experiences are validated and your goals are honored. Together, we’ll uncover your inner strengths, address barriers, and co-create strategies for growth and healing. I work from a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive lens and bring deep experience in supporting people from diverse backgrounds, including immigrants and those navigating intergenerational dynamics.

Clients often tell me they feel seen and understood in our work together—and that therapy with me helps them reconnect with their voice, values, and vision for life. If you’re seeking a therapist who balances insight with actionable change, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.

My approach to therapy is holistic, collaborative, and culturally responsive, grounded in the belief that healing involves the mind, body, relationships, and environment. I draw from Narrative Therapy to help clients explore and reshape the stories that influence their sense of identity and connection. With couples, I use the Gottman Method, offering practical, evidence-based tools to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional intimacy.

As a Medical Family Therapist, I also support individuals and families coping with chronic illness, caregiving, and health-related stress. I help clients navigate the emotional, relational, and systemic challenges that often arise alongside medical concerns, working closely with their values, goals, and strengths.

Fluent in both English and Farsi, I offer bilingual therapy and bring a deep commitment to multiculturalism, honoring the richness and complexity of each person’s cultural identity. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered, understood, and supported in making meaningful change.

Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we’ll uncover patterns that may no longer serve you, explore new perspectives, and develop tools to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Whether you're navigating a personal challenge, relational conflict, or health-related stress, I aim to offer a space that feels grounded, compassionate, and culturally attuned.

Clients often take away a stronger sense of their own voice, deeper insight into their emotional and relational world, and practical strategies that align with their values. My goal is to support lasting growth—emotionally, relationally, and systemically—so that the changes you make in therapy extend into daily life.