{"id":5833,"date":"2024-07-17T16:10:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/lists\/melika-mirilavasani\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T16:29:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T12:59:00","slug":"melika-mirilavasani","status":"publish","type":"at_biz_dir","link":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/lists\/melika-mirilavasani\/","title":{"rendered":"Melika Mirilavasani"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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=\"5f8cf9f8-4792-4cec-b336-51841a9577f5\">\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<h3>Welcome to Your Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hello!<\/strong> I am thrilled at the prospect of accompanying you on your path to well-being and self-discovery. My name is Elnaz, and I am a registered clinical counselor based in Port Coquitlam, BC. My passion is helping individuals navigate life&#8217;s complexities and transitions with empathy and practical tools.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Empowering You to Recognize Your Strengths<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In my practice, I facilitate an atmosphere where clients can recognize their self-worth, strengths, and potential. I assist clients in developing new skills to become the best versions of themselves, empowering them to realize their inner power and resilience in order to overcome their unique challenges.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Working with Youth, Adults, and Seniors<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I work with a diverse range of clients, including youth, adults, and seniors. My approach includes providing effective, tailored strategies that suit each individual&#8217;s situation. The modalities I use include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Art Therapy<\/strong>: Utilizing creative expression to explore emotions and experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)<\/strong>: Teaching skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)<\/strong>: Addressing the impact of trauma on mental health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)<\/strong>: Fostering emotional transformation through experiential work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/strong>: Helping process and integrate traumatic memories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal Family Systems (IFS)<\/strong>: Exploring different parts of the self to achieve inner harmony.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Narrative Therapy<\/strong>: Rewriting personal stories to empower and create change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Existential Therapy<\/strong>: Addressing fundamental questions about life and existence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Building Confidence, Assertiveness, and Self-Compassion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>My aim is to enable my clients to develop confidence, assertiveness, and self-compassion. I support and empower clients to develop self-awareness and integrity when it comes to their daily life challenges.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Personal Growth and Development<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I am deeply passionate about helping clients pursue a journey of personal growth and development. I believe in the importance of self-awareness and gaining insight as crucial first steps in bringing about change and facilitating healing.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Getting Started<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>I invite you to book a free 50-minute new client consultation session. This session will allow you to experience my counseling style and see if it is a good fit for your needs. <strong>Remember, you don\u2019t have to navigate this journey alone. Let\u2019s embark on this path of growth and self-discovery together.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feel free to reach out and take the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. I look forward to working with you and supporting you on your journey.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Feel free to adjust this introduction to better fit your personal style and specific areas of focus!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-element heading-element-4 attributes-group-title\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-70c85fe3=\"\">Expertise<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"section-list columns\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-0b6b498c=\"\">\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-4\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Addiction<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-6\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">ADHD<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-248\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Alcohol Use<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-166\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Anger Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li 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