I'm Nahid Ghajar, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I learned my master's degree in psychology, specializing in marriage and family, from California Graduate Institute of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Based in Irvine, I operate a private practice. With background in working with individuals, couples, families, I have extensive experience. I provide therapy services to my clients in both English and farsi languages.
The counseling approach that I use is best described as integrative psychotherapy. I use a combination of various therapeutic strategies and skills depending upon a client's unique challenges. I have experience in applying many orientations such as Jungian, family systems, object relations, psychodynamic, and CBT.
Clients can expect to take away various benefits from sessions with me, including improved understanding of themselves and their emotions, developing of coping mechanisms for managing stress and difficult situations, enhanced communication skills, and increased self awareness and self acceptance. Therapy can also provide a safe space for exploring past experiences, leading to personal growth and the ability to make positive changes in their lives.
