Sharareh Ghedari, LMFT

I am Sharareh Ghedari, LMFT, a dedicated psychotherapist specializing in helping individuals navigate challenges related to relationships, mood, and family dynamics using evidence-based practices. I believe in short-term psychotherapy and empower my clients to recognize early signs of issues, enabling them to take proactive steps with effective coping strategies. I strive to create a deeply present, honest, and active therapeutic environment, engaging fully in the here and now to support my clients’ healing journeys. Having personally experienced war and revolution, I have a unique understanding of trauma that informs my empathetic approach. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients explore the underlying causes of their difficulties and develop long-term tools for personal growth. My areas of specialization include Addiction Therapy, Adolescent Therapy, Anxiety, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Trauma, and Substance Use, and I work with individuals across various life stages, including adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults, older adults, couples, and families. In addition to my clinical work, I have a strong interest in writing, media, and movies, having completed a thesis on the intersection of psychology and motion pictures. This background enriches my therapeutic perspective and informs the way I connect with my clients. Areas of Practice: Addiction Therapy; Adjustment Issues; Adolescent Therapy; Anger Management; Anxiety; Behavioral Problems; Bereavement-Grief Counseling; Career Counseling; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Coping Skills; Depression; Divorce; Family Conflict; Grief and Loss; Life Transitions; Marital / Premarital; Marriage and Family Therapy; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Occupational Issues; PTSD; Parenting; Pregnancy / Postpartum; Relationship Issues; Self-esteem; Stress Management; Substance Use Issues; Trauma; Women’s Issues; *Other