Asra Zahn

I work with clients of all ages facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, mood difficulties, chronic stress, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside while quietly feeling exhausted, avoidant, or trapped by patterns they can’t seem to change. If something in your life isn’t working, therapy can help.

My approach is relational, client-centered, and trauma-informed, with with particular expertise in contemplative and somatic practices that I am happy to share with my clients in sessions. I am known for being warm, direct and affirming. I am a rostered CPP clinician, and I also have training and experience in CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, Exposure Therapy, MBSR, Seeking Safety, MI, SFT, TF-CBT, MATCH, Art Therapy and IFS.

If you’re ready to step out of survival mode and into a more intentional way of living, I’d be glad to work with you.

I discovered a powerful secret during the busiest year of my life. I was both teaching and going to school full-time, completing my internship at a drug and alcohol rehab, renovating a house and sustaining a relationships and friendships. I asked a wise person in my life for advise, and she said, "Just be present." This is the key to wellbeing. Being present is something I have practiced ever since, and it holds great value for therapy.

A little bit about me...I grew up in the Monadnock region of southern NH. I traveled the world as a practicing painter until my longing to work with people led me to teach high school Arts and Foreign Languages for over a decade. I had to refer my students to therapists when they were in crisis, so I went back to school and became a therapist myself. :)

I have been happily providing individual, group and family therapy since 2015. After my internship, I worked at a residential program for adults recovering from severe mental illness for two years. For the last eight years, I have enjoyed my current job as a Clinician at a community mental health center. I am thrilled to bring my wide range of experience to my private practice, and I hope you will contact me to see if we are the right fit to enable your blossoming journey.

The first session with me will be about getting to know you, learning what brings you to therapy, what your goals are and creating a safe space between us. It will include some assessment and treatment planning, so I can be of service right away with what you wish to achieve.