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Sarai Darbandi, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
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About me

I'm delighted that you've found your way here! In my practice, I'm passionately dedicated to guiding individuals towards transformative solutions & resolutions in the areas that I specialize in which include: anxiety, stress, trauma, nervous system dysregulation, perfectionism, people-pleasing/not standing up for yourself, grief, life transitions, stepping into the next chapter of your life, self-work & self-love, & communication challenges. I also offer a safe space for those who are wanting to prepare for and/or integrate psychedelic experiences. I am an LGBTQ + & Neurodivergent affirming therapist.

I provide a trauma-informed, evidenced-based approaches, body-mind approaches combining Mindfulness, Breathwork, Somatic Experiencing, Inner child & Re-parenting Work/Internal Family Systems, & EMDR. I enjoy working with clients who feel ready and motivated to address their challenges and assist them in feeling empowered in their healing process.

I am looking forward to supporting you in your inward journey. Feel free to reach out and I will listen to your in regards to your goals I will share a potential plan and you can ask me questions & get to know me to ensure it feels like a good fit for you.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Career difficulties, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

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License information

AZ LCSW LCSW-18209

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sarai Darbandi. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Therapy with Sarai is like kind of like asking a big sister for advice, if your big sister was a certified therapist with a broad spectrum of knowledge and expertise. I like that she’s not ONLY a listening ear, but provides tangible advice and action steps, often incorporating studied tactics such as EMDR, visualization, CBT.

Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Sarai for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Sarai is extremely welcoming and truly you can tell and fell the level of care she truly puts into each session. I never feel rushed or just like another client I cannot recommend her enough !

Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Sarai for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management

I love Sarai! Sarai is so helpful and has so much knowledge. I know I can trust her.

Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Sarai for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Sarai has been a great comfort in the session we've had so far, and I look forward to the next one!

Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Sarai for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Sarai helps you focus on your goals, helps you figure out how to achieve them and listens closely to your problem and needs.

Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Sarai for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Sarai is my kind of person. I am so glad to have her on my side, helping me navigate through the different emotions, experiences, and facets of life. She is a godsend.

Written on Dec 21, 2020 after therapy with Sarai for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd