sajad ali ghanavati

Dr. Sajad Ali Ghanavati – Clinical Psychologist, Academic & Family Counselor, Addiction Specialist
"Empowering individuals to overcome psychological barriers and achieve personal growth."

🎓 Educational Background

• Ph.D. in Counseling – Islamic Azad University, Borujerd Branch (2014–Present)
  Dissertation: A comparative study of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and Positive Psychology-based Therapy in patients with breast cancer
  Publications: 2 peer-reviewed research articles

• M.A. in Counseling – Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Science and Research Branch
  Thesis: Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Group Counseling on Reducing Aggression in Female Employees of the National Drilling Company of Ahvaz

• B.A. in Clinical Psychology – Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch

🧠 Professional Experience

Academic & Psychological Advisor

Educational Centers under District 4, Ahvaz Board of Education

• Individual and group counseling for students and parents

• Exam prep and study skills coaching, weekly test analysis

• Educational workshops (anger management, study planning)

Addiction Counseling

Substance Abuse Treatment Centers (Koodri, Adi, Mehregan)

• Group and individual counseling for psychological dependency

• Assisted in medication-based treatment with methadone and buprenorphine

Prison Psychology Services

Karun Prison, Ahvaz

• Counseling services for inmates

• Completion of psychiatric evaluation and case documentation

Marriage & Family Counseling

Mehravaran Counseling Center

• Psychotherapy in the areas of marriage, parenting, and mental disorders

📄 Publications & Research

International Articles:

• Effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Behavioral Activation/Inhibition Systems (Under Review)

Domestic Journals:

• Compassion-Based Therapy and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients – Nursing Education Quarterly

• CBT Group Counseling for Aggression Reduction – New Findings in Psychology

🎯 Skills & Areas of Expertise

Therapeutic Approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Specializations:

• Academic and university entrance exam counseling

• Substance abuse recovery

• Anxiety and depression disorders

• Family and parenting therapy

Languages:

• Persian (Native)

• English (Intermediate)

Technical Skills:

• ICDL Certified (7 Core Modules)

📜 Professional Certifications & Workshops

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Preventive Medicine Center, Ahvaz

• Behavioral Therapy – PAS Psychological Services Center

• Addiction Prevention – Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz

• Anger Management – National Iranian Oil Company, Ahvaz