Areas of Focus:
• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and depression
• Grief
• ADHD
• OCD
• Children, adolescents, adults, couples, families
Approach & Style:
• Person-Centered
• Adlerian Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Play & Narrative Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Languages: English and Farsi
Credentials:
• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #135942
• Supervised by Tea Beradze, LMFT #99232
• B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development from San Jose State University
• M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy - Trauma studies from Pacific Oaks College
Elham Sharifpour
MA, AMFT
I work with all ages who have experienced anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and trauma. I also work with parents, families, and couples to improve communication and parenting skills. I speak Farsi.
I am a bilingual (Farsi) Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate and honored to support and treat diverse populations of all ages who experience mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, stress, adjustment to life changes, and healing from trauma. I work with parents and families to improve communication, parenting skills, and healthy relationship dynamics.
Therapy is a partnership between the client and the therapist. It is important that we both are working towards the same goal and that you feel comfortable enough to be honest and open to my help. Creating a partnership will help us make progress together and empower you to be aware of your potential.
As a therapist, I work with you to help you identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. Deciding to seek help can be difficult, so I use a compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental approach to help create a safe environment where you feel comfortable sharing and seeking support in your counseling journey. Starting this journey or wanting to make a change can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, I am here to support you and walk alongside you each step of the way.
