Beverly Sharifian

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About Dr. Sarfallah

Dr. Sarfallah is an Iranian-American Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience in mental health services as both a therapist and coach. She specializes in couples counseling and coaching, crisis intervention, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Dr. Sarfallah's goal is to help individuals face daily life challenges and improve their quality of life.

My Approach: Dr. Sarfallah believes that the counseling process requires authenticity from both the client and the counselor. Her approach is affirming and gentle, yet honest, allowing for the confrontation of any stressors or obstacles in your life. She is passionate about holistic and integrative care, believing that mental health and physical well-being go hand in hand.

She employs humanistic, existential, and biopsychosocial theories in combination with various types of cognitive behavioral therapy, including mindfulness-based CBT for chronic pain. Dr. Sarfallah's integrative approach addresses the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

Services Offered:

• Individual Therapy
• Couples Counseling and Coaching
• Crisis Intervention
• Depression and Anxiety Treatment
• Self-Esteem Issues
• PTSD and Trauma Treatment
• Personality Disorders
• Domestic Violence Support
• Grief Counseling
• Chronic, Acute, or Terminal Illness Management
• Multi-Cultural Issues

Dr. Sarfallah has experience working with survivors of brain injury, as well as clients managing chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. She has also worked with underserved populations and a wide range of adults from diverse backgrounds, aiming to offer culturally sensitive and affirming care. Fluent in both English and Farsi, she is committed to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel respected, supported, and understood.

Why Choose Dr. Sarfallah:

• 15 years of experience in mental health services
• Expertise in treating a wide range of mental health issues
• Holistic approach addressing body, mind, and spirit
• Multicultural and multilingual, fluent in English and Farsi
• Published author of "Stop the Bleeding: Your Emotional Rescue," a step-by-step guide to crisis recovery
• Therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice setting a new standard for high-quality and accessible mental health care

Therapeutic Philosophy: Dr. Sarfallah believes that acceptance is a precursor to change. She aims to support and empower you in a safe environment, encouraging you to set your own goals while assisting you in finding deeper meaning and understanding about yourself and the world around you. Through this collaborative process, she hopes to help you regain a sense of inner balance and control over your life.

Contact Dr. Sarfallah today to schedule your free initial 10-minute phone consultation. Day, evening, and weekend appointments are available. To learn more about her availability, please reach out to the Client Experience team at Octave by emailing or calling.

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