Ali Najafian Jazi

Dr. Jazi graduated from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2006. He had a strong enthusiasm for studying the brain function. Therefore, he decided to join a neuroscience research lab at the University of Bremen in Germany in 2007. In 2009, he joined a graduate program at the Barrow Neurological Institute at Arizona State University to further study the brain and expand his studies in the field of neuroscience. He has presented in many neuroscience conferences and has published several papers in scientific journals. For a list of his papers please click here.

His research background in the field of neuroscience was extremely helpful in understanding mental health disorders. His enthusiasm to help patients and families dealing with mental health problems was an important motive to start his training in psychiatry. In 2014, he joined the Psychiatry Residency Program at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. During his residency training he was working in both academic and community settings with a variety of patient populations. Having special interest in mental health disorder in older adults, after graduating from residency in Adult Psychiatry, he did a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he was trained more specifically to take care of older adults with mental health disorders. He graduated from Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at UCLA in 2019 and shortly after he began his private practice.

Dr. Jazi is a culturally competent psychiatrists and psychotherapist, meaning that he is comfortable addressing issues like developmental disabilities, disabilities that develop later in life, national origin, racial identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc. He is also very familiar with Middle Eastern cultures. He speaks Farsi fluently, and he provides psychotherapy and medication management in both English and Farsi.

I provide a supportive space for clients to explore the hidden emotional roots of their mental and physical struggles. Using a personalized approach, I guide you through emotional healing, helping you process unresolved feelings. When appropriate, I offer medication to support your progress, aiming for deep, lasting change and overall well-being.

I understand how overwhelming it can feel to deal with both mental and physical symptoms. You're not alone in this journey. Together, we’ll work through the emotions that have been holding you back, guiding you toward deeper healing and self-compassion. If you're ready for real, lasting change, I’m here to help you take that next step forward.

In our first session, my goal is to create a calm, open, and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing what’s been going on. I’ll take time to learn about your history, current symptoms, and any factors that may be impacting your mental health—such as stress, relationships, or lifestyle.

Together, we’ll discuss your goals for treatment and what you hope to gain from our work. I often help clients clarify whether medication, therapy, or a combination of both might be most effective for their situation. This first meeting is collaborative and paced around your comfort—it’s less about rushing to a diagnosis and more about understanding your unique story.

By the end of our session, my aim is for you to feel heard, understood, and to have a clearer sense of next steps in your care. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and focused on helping you move toward stability, clarity, and long-term well-being.