Dr. Zahra Asghari is a clinical psychologist with years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy, offering specialized services in mental health. She employs a scientific, evidence-based approach to treat and improve psychological issues, enhance individuals’ quality of life, and develop interpersonal skills.
*Specializations:*
– *Individual Psychotherapy:* Treatment of anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, panic attacks, social anxiety), depression and mood disorders (major depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chronic stress, burnout, emotional regulation issues, and personality disorders.
– *Improving Interpersonal Relationships and Social Skills:* Analysis and correction of unhealthy communication patterns, enhancement of assertiveness and self-expression skills, conflict resolution in friendships, family, and work relationships, and building self-confidence while reducing emotional dependency.
– *Pre-marital Counseling and Couples Therapy:* Assessment of personality and emotional compatibility before marriage, assisting in informed decision-making for a stable marriage, systemic couples therapy to resolve marital conflicts, improving communication quality, and interventions for infidelity and relationship rebuilding.
*Therapeutic Approaches:*
Dr. Asghari utilizes scientifically validated therapeutic methods:
– Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Changing unhealthy thought patterns and replacing them with more effective perspectives.
– Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Enhancing psychological flexibility and accepting internal experiences.
– Schema Therapy: Identifying and modifying maladaptive schemas that influence relationships and decisions.
– Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): Reducing stress and anxiety through present-moment awareness techniques.
– Systemic Psychotherapy: Analyzing family and interpersonal interactions to address communication issues.
*Education and Professional Background:*
– Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Clinical Psychology.
– Licensed by the Iranian Organization for Psychology and Counseling.
– Over 500 hours of specialized internship training.
– Certification in the introductory course on non-pharmacological treatments for substance abuse (MMT) for psychologists.
– Completed courses and workshops in:
– Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy.
– Schema Therapy.
– Life Skills Coaching.
– Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT).
*Memberships and Licenses:*
– Member of the Iranian Organization for Psychology and Counseling.
– Member of the Iranian Psychological Association.
– License Number: 29820.
– Professional License Number: 1724662.
