Nastaran Adibrad, Ph.D., Certified AIT Psychotherapist
Contact Dr. Adibrad at 1-647-330-0684 or adibrad.n@gmail.com
Dr. Adibrad is a Psychotherapist, author, Public Speaker, and the host of a podcast. She has her Ph.D in counselling and psychotherapy from ITT in 2004. She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada, CRPO, APA, OAMHP and Certified Canadian Counsellor and Psychotherapist (CCCP). She has experience in Intimate Relations, Premarital Counselling, Pre and Post-Divorce Counselling. She has also specialty in Parenting, Self- Esteem, Anger Management, Depression, Anxiety and Traumas, Lost and Grief, Stress Reduction, Conflict Resolution Career and Education. Dr. Adibrad is a Certified Awareness Integration Theory (AIT) Certified Clinician. She is also expert in Transactional Analysis, Acceptance and commitment Therapy ACT, Sexology, Healing Inner Child, Cognitive Behavior Therapy CBT, Behavior Modification, and Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Adibrad is the founder of “Familyschool.ca” which is a virtual Psycho- Educational Website. She also has published more than 10 books, 100 articles and also 150 presentations in international and local community groups and conferences.
Contact her via Phone: 647-330-0684
www.adibrad.com
www.familyschool.ca
Nasrin Barkhordari, Psy.D., LMFT, Certified AIT Psychotherapist
Contact Dr. Barkhordari at 818-849-4130 or nasrinbarimft@gmail.com
Dr. Barkhordari is a dedicated and compassionate professional bringing more than thirty-five years of education and rich experience working with children and families from initial employment in preschools as both teacher and director to the culmination of mastery as a Child and Adolescent Development Specialist and Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Barkhordari is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to help them resolve any issues arising from mental, emotional, and or relational challenges. The work close to her heart is to help clients heal from childhood and past traumas and preventing children from enduring traumatic everyday life experiences. Therefore child, adolescent, and individual well-being; and couple and parenting therapy is at the center of her practice. She is seeing clients online and, in both Tarzana, and Santa Monica offices and is available evenings and Sundays.
Hila Madani, Psy.D. Certified AIT Psychotherapist
Contact Dr. Madani at (949) 300–9559 or Hila@drhilamadani.com
Dr. Madani earned a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology in Los Angeles, California. She is
licensed by the California Board of Psychology. Her areas of expertise include AIT, Emotion-focused therapy and CBT. Formerly, she practiced as a Medical Doctor in Iran. With a background in Medicine, she earned strong clinical observation skills and established diagnoses based on a reasoning foundation. Learning about the human body, mind,
and soul through a wide variety of experiences, Dr. Madani believes that no two people are alike, and everyone’s care must be individualized to their unique set of needs and characteristics. She works collaboratively with the Client to create an empowering, positive, and life-altering therapeutic experience, towards lasting changes.
Gina Mahmoudi-Silverman, LMFT Certified AIT Psychotherapist
Contact Gina at (415) 624-6840, or gingilatherapy@gmail.com
Gina Mahmoudi-Silverman hold a master’s degree in counseling psychology from University of San Francisco. Her approach to psychotherapy is to listen to clients, understand their needs, and help them to effectively deal with the challenges they are facing. I specialize in helping clients overcome anxiety, depression, and PTSD in a matter of months rather than years, so that they can once again live purposeful and joy-filled lives. Having overcome life-altering PTSD myself and being certified in Awareness Integration Theory (AIT) have given me the tools to help others do the same.
Leili Zarbakhsh, Ph.D., LMFT. Certified AIT Psychotherapist
Contact Dr. Zarbakhsh at 310-383-5259 or leilizarbakhsh1@gmail.com
Dr. Zarbakhsh is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst – Doctorate level. Her approach to therapy is direct but nonjudgmental and gentle. Dr. Zarbakhsh places importance on accountability in her therapeutic approach. Her work focuses on addressing current thoughts and behaviors through exploring how past experiences affect current issues and relationships. Dr. Zarbakhsh uses an eclectic blend of therapeutic approaches including behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness, focusing on cultivating healthy coping strategies and skills to deal effectively with life events and transitions and stress. She believes that the small decisions we make daily, lead us to meaningful change. Dr. Zarbakhsh has 30 years of experience working with families, children, and adolescents in out-patient treatment. She is empathetic and offers a supporting and nurturing environment. She is actively involved with her clients to put into effect the changes they need to achieve their goals. She provides thoughtful feedback in a respectful and supportive manner.
Mitra Shabani, MA, AMFT, MBA
Mitra Shabani, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles and an MBA from PN University in Dubai. With her strong background in psychology, Mitra offers well-rounded support to clients, particularly in addressing mental health challenges such as first- and second-generation Middle Eastern acculturation, depression, trauma, anxiety, grief, and PTSD.
Over the past five years, Mitra has gained extensive experience working with nonprofit organizations and providing care to diverse communities, including immigrants, low-income individuals, veterans, and underserved populations. She has provided face-to-face psychotherapy and case management services at various institutions, including the Maple Counseling Center, Beverly Hills High School Counseling Center, the Institute of Multicultural Counseling Services as well as Pars Equality Center. Her work focuses on helping individuals and families manage mild to moderate mental health issues. Mitra is certified in Awareness Integration Theory (AIT), allowing her to design personalized treatment plans that cater to each client’s specific needs. She fosters a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe environment where clients can build genuine, safe and trusting relationships. Together, Mitra and her clients develop a therapeutic process tailored to individual growth and well-being. Mitra is fluent in both English and Farsi.
Contact her via her Cell: 310-220-5638 or Email: mitrashab2019@gmail.com
Certified AIT Coaches
Amanollah Ghahraman, AIT Certified Coach
Contact Mr. Gharaman at. Wbcaman@gmail.com or follow him on social media @amanollahghahraman; or @amanollahg.
Amanollah Ghahraman has been a meditation & yoga Instructor for over 38 years.
As a Life Coach & Wellbeing Coach In the last 30 years he has been leading many transformational and healing courses, workshops, and seminars! He also has designed programs for professionals in different fields: 1-Application of yoga principals on Anxiety and stress Management for Psychotherapists. 2-In the Field of Addiction Recovery; pain, anxiety, and stress Management. 3-Occupational hazards and Trauma prevention especially with Dentists, Dental hygienists & other professions with repetitive behaviors & work requirements.
Amir Lahijy, Certified AIT Coach
Amir is based in Los Angeles and works with clients online. Contact him at 310.756.2503 or Amirlahijy@gmail.com
Amir Lahijy is a business and life coach. He has more than 30 years of experience, owning companies such as Tapesh Aram Computer Services, Javedan Studio, Hello Hollywood Productions, Javedan TV, Computer Emergency Services, Togetherness Media, Baham TV! Amir is a Certified Awareness Integration Theory Coach and uses AIT as a business model to help businesses improve and grow to a higher level of productivity. He also supports people improve their life toward well-being & Success.
Eileen Manoukian, MBA, Ed.D., Certified AIT Parenting & Educational Coach
Contact Dr. Manoukian at 818-621-8532 or eileen.manoukian@gmail.com
Eileen Manoukian, MBA, Ed.D., Certified AIT Parenting & Educational Coach
Dr. Manoukian is an international parenting coach/mentor, an early childhood educator in private practice, and the founder/director of Gem Educare, a childcare establishment/preschool in Los Angeles, California. She has more than 15 years of experience in business coaching, banking, and finance. She found her calling in life while she volunteered as a teacher and caregiver in a facility for low income, homeless, or orphaned children in South Africa. After realizing her calling, she began researching and observing early childhood programs and teaching methods during her travels around the world. Dr. Manoukian earned her doctoral degree from Walden University specializing in Early Childhood Education. She is a member of Mensa, NAEYC, NAFCC, and Zero to Three. She was involved as a youth mentor with the Big Brother – Big Sister organization for over 10 years and Girl Scouts for over 15 years. Dr. Manoukian values diverse educational programs due to having lived and worked in five countries and speaking five languages as she engaged in the community. Her research interests include the importance of emotional intelligence in young children, social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in young children, and how early childhood educators support children’s school readiness skills. She is the co-hosts for a television and radio parenting show and frequently appears as an expert consultant on several other shows.
Bibi Saliema Deen (Sally), AIT Certified Coach
As a certified transformation and life coach I am passionate about empowering individuals to achieve optimal health through nutrition plans that focus on healthy eating habit and lifestyle adjustments, drawing on her experience in integrative wellness to address the mind-body connection. I am also certified in (MBSR) Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, (CBRT) Compassion-Base Resilience Training, Mindfulness Meditation, Mindful eating etc. I am a WorkWell NYC Wellness Ambassadors and a member to many organizations like the International Lions Club, AHRC New York Foundation, National Association of Professional Women etc. My hobbies are Mud Run and obstacle course 5K.
Contact Bibi Ph: 718-600-0206, social media www.facebook.com/bibi.bre3/
www.linkedin.com/in/bibi-saliema-deen-aa0290b7–
Certified therapists/clinicians from Iran
Fariba Farahnia, Ph.D
Contact: 091228555667 or Amin Consulting Center, Azad University, Tehran North
Dr. Fariba Farahnia is an active professional in the field of psychology in Iran, and has earned the 8th rank of the Gifted and Talented Students. She is the Author and translator of multiple psychology books and scientific essays, a Lecturer of continuous self-knowledge courses for women in Iran, and Instructor of psychology workshops at Azad University of Iran. She has more than 20 years of counseling experience in the management of the education department of Iran’s Department of Education and an active member of the Individual, family, pre-marriage counseling center of Amin Azad University of Iran. In addition, she has a specialized work permit from the Organization of Psychological and Counseling System of Iran and is a member of the Iranian Psychological Association, and is trained and certified in AIT approach by Dr. Foojan Zeine and is a member of AIT International Institute.
Faranak Farzadi, MD
Contact: 09368276532 or Amin Consulting Center, Azad University, Tehran North
Dr. Farzadi is a medical specialist who graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. She holds the rank of full professor and has 25 years of scientific research experience in public health and health system research. In 2023, on her resume, she lists 71 completed projects, 9 books, 64 scientific articles, and 41 presentations at national and international conferences. In addition to her scientific research activities, she has been providing mental health services for more than 20 years. Using various scientific methods, she aims to help with people’s attitudes toward events, improve communication with themselves, others, and the world, and empower individuals to recognize and solve their life problems. Furthermore, by identifying harmful events in people’s past lives, she endeavors to eliminate their effects on their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She believes in AIT technique as a suitable and practical method for erasing the harmful effects of past memories and the ineffective beliefs caused by them. Dr. Farzadi believes that with applying this technique, she has added to her professional skills and has increased the effectiveness of her work.
Fahimeh Hoseini, MD
Contact: 6478774548 Or Email to fahimehhoseini.fh2@gmail.com
Dr. Fahimeh Hoseini is a registered psychotherapist in Ontario and a member of CRPO and OAMHP. She is a board-certified Doctor of Psychiatry in Iran with 25 years of experience in private practice. She has served as a life coach, counselor and a psychotherapist, as well as running a mental health rehabilitation center. She also has publications in the mental health field, specifically focused on rehabilitation. Dr. Hoseini believes that the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual nature of individuals makes psychotherapy a dual journey, and her client-oriented approach in CBT and AIT helps her to be fully present with them.
Fatemeh Khaleghi, MD, MPH
Contact: Amin Center, Azad University, Tehran North. Or email to mail.fkhaleghi@gmail.com
Dr. Fatemeh Khaleghi is a licensed medical doctor (MD), MPH/epidemiology concentration, graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and teaches at Azad University, Tehran North. She has a wide experience as a researcher, lecturer, and is active as a Health-oriented media activist, and the editor of Salamat publication. Psychosomatics is one of her main areas of focus. Dr. Khaleghi believes that body and mind are the two powerful and intelligent tools at the disposal of man, and for the best use of these two tools, one should gain knowledge and learn skills and meanwhile, teach and pass it to others. She considers AIT as a great way to achieve this ultimate goal.
