{"id":5359,"date":"2024-07-14T01:04:47","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T23:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/lists\/firouzeh-sharifi\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T16:50:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T13:20:47","slug":"firouzeh-sharifi","status":"publish","type":"at_biz_dir","link":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/lists\/firouzeh-sharifi\/","title":{"rendered":"Firouzeh Sharifi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"51d54d4e-ec07-4775-98ff-2f9cab0df06d\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Here\u2019s a refined version of your description:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Welcome, I\u2019m Firouzeh Sharifi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Navigating Your Internal Journey Together<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taking the first step towards therapy can often be the hardest part. I offer a private and safe space to explore your needs and struggles. In the midst of daily life, we often lose sight of our greatest strengths. My goal is to help you rediscover these strengths and support you on your path to change.<\/p>\n<h3>My Approach<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Acceptance-Based Therapy:<\/strong> I start with an acceptance-based approach, creating a foundation of understanding before guiding you towards meaningful change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Psychodynamic Training:<\/strong> With a background in psychodynamic therapy, I specialize in talk therapy aimed at making unconscious patterns conscious. We use various tools, including free association, role play, dream work, and the empty chair technique.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trauma Work and Mindfulness:<\/strong> For trauma work, I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness techniques to help you regulate emotions and increase distress tolerance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Healing Through the Therapeutic Relationship:<\/strong> The therapeutic relationship itself can be profoundly healing. To ensure we\u2019re the right fit, I offer a free 30-minute talk or Zoom call.<\/p>\n<h3>What to Expect<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safe Exploration:<\/strong> A supportive environment to explore your inner world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strength Rediscovery:<\/strong> Uncover and harness your inherent strengths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tools and Techniques:<\/strong> Engage with various therapeutic tools to address and understand your concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ready to Begin?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Call or email me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation and start your journey towards self-discovery and healing.<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to exploring this journey with you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Feel free to make any adjustments to better fit your practice!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-element heading-element-3 attribute-subheading\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-70c85fe3=\"\">Specialties and Expertise<\/h2>\n<div class=\"attributes-group\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"heading-element 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