Our Team
Parinaz Falsafi
As a registered clinical counselor (RCC), my passion lies in helping individuals like you navigate life’s challenges and find the path to emotional well-being. I have a master’s degree in psychology and years of experience providing mental health services. I have dedicated my career to empowering clients to discover their strengths, cultivate resilience, and heal through transformative emotional experiences.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to your unique journey. I draw from a diverse range of psychological frameworks, including Systemic Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Person-Centered Therapy. This integrative approach allows me to adapt my methods to suit your individual needs and goals best.
I believe that every person has a story waiting to be told, and I am here to listen with an open heart and a curious mind. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, where I will walk alongside you with acceptance, compassion, and understanding. By focusing on your strengths, innate healing capacities, and unique perspectives, we will work together to uncover the positive aspects of your life and help you develop the tools to face challenges with confidence and resilience. In our sessions, I will help you open new windows of insight and provide you with a broader range of options for dealing with life’s issues. We’ll explore how to harness your emotions as a powerful catalyst for change, helping you process difficult experiences and transform core beliefs that may hold you back.
My approach is deeply rooted in the belief that we all have an innate capacity for healing and growth. I aim to help you access your core self and unlock your potential for profound transformation by creating a safe, empathetic, and emotionally attuned environment. Together, we’ll work to identify and process emotions that may have been avoided or suppressed, allowing you to experience a more profound sense of authenticity and connection with yourself and others. I understand that taking the first step in seeking therapy can be daunting, which is why I invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation with me. This will give us an opportunity to connect, discuss your needs, and determine if we would be a good fit for each other.
Elham completed her PhD in Psychology at the medical University of Vienna, Faculty of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. She has specialized courses in clinical psychology at the Austrian Academy of Psychology (AAP)and is registered in Vienna/Austria. Elham guides individual, couple and family sessions in Farsi, English, and German. Her specialized therapeutic approach is Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and she uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client centered approaches when need be. the targeted therapy process, the therapeutic relationship based on trust, ethics, and client’s needs for Elham are the priority of the therapeutic journey.
Sara Samani
Sara is a first-generation middle eastern woman, that has encountered the challenges of navigating her bicultural upbringing while facing the pressures to meet her family’s expectations and excel among her peers. Her experiences growing offered her various perspectives towards human behaviour and emotion. Sara believes that through self-respect towards core values and needs, people can find a proactive and safe space within their mental health. Currently interning at Wellness North, Sara is pursuing a Master of Counselling at Yorkville University. She has a lot of experience working with neurodivergent students and at-risk youth, their respective families, and sensitive minority groups struggling with their mental health. Sara invites you to join her on a therapeutic journey within a non -judgmental environment, allowing everyone to reach their mental health goals and overcome any difficulties that they face.
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Low-cost Therapy
We offer low-cost online counselling options in Persian/Farsi and English to couples, individuals, families, and children. If you need affordable counselling, please send an email to info@rahacounselling.com, we will contact you shortly.
We provide a safe space where you can discuss and process the issues that are troubling you. Our team is dedicated to helping you move forward and overcome any roadblocks that may be hindering your personal growth.
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