Banafsheh Sanjari

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As a therapist trained in evidence-based techniques, I deeply respect the mind, body, and spirit of each client. Entering therapy can be an intimidating yet courageous step, and I am here to support you in finding the relief and change you seek.

In my practice, I address a wide range of needs and work with clients of all ages, offering a personalized approach tailored to each individual's unique needs. Together, we can create insight into the events and transitions that have shaped your current experiences, fostering real and lasting change for the future. I provide a warm and compassionate approach, creating a non-judgmental space for self-exploration.

My holistic approach encompasses physical well-being, including nutritional habits, sleep hygiene, activity level, and social factors, alongside emotional well-being. I utilize a combination of modalities, from unstructured therapy addressing issues in the moment to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tailored to specific concerns.

I specialize in body-oriented trauma healing as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and am a certified Sex Therapist with additional training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Additionally, I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice dedicated to setting a new standard for high-quality, accessible mental health care.

Dual trained in clinical psychology and industrial/organizational psychology, I help my clients gain the understanding they need to create self-awareness, undo dysfunctional habits, detach from trauma, and live fulfilled lives with love and hope. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, complex relationships, a life transition, a career change, living with mental illness, or caretaking a loved one with mental illness, I am here to support you. You may want to talk through your experiences or strategize—this may be exactly what you need to make a world of difference.

My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, and sexuality. My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, aiming to reduce feelings of fear, shame, and judgment. I treat individuals, couples, and polycules, and provide an affirming, safe space for a variety of mental health and relationship issues. I have expertise in issues related to sexuality, gender, kink, and non-monogamous relationship structures, and I support psychedelic-assisted treatments for PTSD, depression, and anxiety, offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

I offer psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family settings. My areas of specialty include:

• Anger and distress tolerance
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Child behavioral problems
• Depression
• Impulse control
• Emotional regulation skills
• PTSD
• School-related concerns
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Social skills
• Stress management

Additionally, we specialize in child custody, immigration, DUI, and surgical evaluations.

To be fully alive means to experience the whole gamut of human emotions, including the uncomfortable ones like anxiety, sadness, anger, and shame. Paradoxically, the more fully we feel our feelings, the less intense and problematic they become over time. My job is to help people develop the skills to better recognize, understand, and tolerate their feelings, and in so doing, expand their capacity for pleasurable and joyful emotions.

Empathy is a key ingredient of healing and growth, and I strive to deeply understand my patients and help them develop understanding and kindness toward themselves. But good therapy is also lively, playful, and challenging. Our work will involve courageous self-exploration and trying out new behaviors. In these ways, my practice is active and empowering.

I primarily use relational approaches which emphasize the critical role of human relationships in mental health. To that end, I place the patient-therapist relationship at the center of therapy and aim to foster a space that promotes curiosity and self-reflection.

Banafsheh Sanjari provides a culturally sensitive, strength-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and eclectic approach tailored to client goals and needs. With nearly a decade of experience, Banafsheh treats children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, including parents. Banafsheh has experience treating various mental health disorders, such as general mental health problems, anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD, pediatric mental health issues, and trauma-related disorders.

For more information or to schedule an initial appointment, please email me or visit my website at www.therapywithjasmine.com. An equitable sliding scale fee is available for BIPOC clients. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

I offer 15-minute consultations free of charge so potential clients can see if they like my style and for me to evaluate if I am the right therapist for your needs.

Expertise

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Issues
• Child
• Coping Skills
• LGBTQ+
• Life Transitions
• Mood Disorders
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD