{"id":5963,"date":"2024-07-10T15:32:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T13:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/lists\/donna-toufer-berns\/"},"modified":"2024-07-26T14:52:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T11:22:54","slug":"donna-toufer-berns","status":"publish","type":"at_biz_dir","link":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/lists\/donna-toufer-berns\/","title":{"rendered":"Donna Toufer Berns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Here\u2019s an updated version of your bio, incorporating your additional points and emphasizing your unique approach and expertise:<\/p>\n

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About Me<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in the Silicon Valley area, I specialize in Couples Therapy, Infidelity, Sexuality, Pre-Marital Counseling, Anxiety, and Male Depression. My extensive career has been dedicated to helping couples navigate the complexities of their relationships, rekindling the passion and spark that can last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Marriage is hard work, but it\u2019s not only possible to make it work\u2014it\u2019s possible to thrive. Through Couple Counseling, I have helped hundreds of thousands of couples overcome obstacles and reach a place of openness and honesty. I empower clients to conquer the hurdles that strain their relationships and impact their mental and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n

I believe that the counseling process requires authenticity from both the client and the counselor. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and tailored to each individual’s personal needs. Establishing a genuine, trusting connection is the most important component of therapy. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel respected, supported, and understood, enabling them to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving.<\/p>\n

During our process, we will explore emotions and relationships that impact your life. Together, we will clarify the development of thoughts and feelings and understand how they shape us. I welcome you to my office and want you to know that I am committed to helping you end your suffering.<\/p>\n

I provide psychotherapy for a wide variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, and parenting skills. When needed, I use hypnotherapy to assist with personal issues. I work with children, adolescents, families, and couples. Fluent in both English and Farsi, I aim to offer culturally-sensitive and affirming care.<\/p>\n

My Approach:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Collaborative, empathetic, and unique to each individual’s needs<\/li>\n
  • Creating a genuine, trusting connection<\/li>\n
  • Exploring emotions and relationships<\/li>\n
  • Clarifying the development of thoughts and feelings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Services Offered:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Couples Therapy<\/li>\n
    • Infidelity Counseling<\/li>\n
    • Sexuality Counseling<\/li>\n
    • Pre-Marital Counseling<\/li>\n
    • Anxiety Therapy<\/li>\n
    • Depression Therapy<\/li>\n
    • Family Conflict Resolution<\/li>\n
    • Parenting Skills Development<\/li>\n
    • Hypnotherapy (as needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Why Choose Me:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • 25+ years of experience in the Silicon Valley area<\/li>\n
      • Expertise in handling a wide range of relationship issues<\/li>\n
      • Deep understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds<\/li>\n
      • EFT-trained therapist<\/li>\n
      • Holistic and integrative care approach<\/li>\n
      • Fluent in English and Farsi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        I look forward to talking to you during our free initial 10-minute phone conversation. Day, evening, and weekend appointments are available. Take the first step toward a healthier relationship and a happier you. Contact me today to schedule your free consultation.<\/p>\n

        Specialties and Expertise<\/h2>\n
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        Top Specialties<\/h3>\n
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        • Marital and Premarital<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Parenting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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          • Anger Management<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Behavioral Issues<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Career Counseling<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Child<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Chronic Illness<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Chronic Impulsivity<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Codependency<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Coping Skills<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Depression<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Divorce<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Emotional Disturbance<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Family Conflict<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Grief<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Hoarding<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Impulse Control Disorders<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Infertility<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Infidelity<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Life Coaching<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Mood Disorders<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Peer Relationships<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Relationship Issues<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Self Esteem<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"atbdp_listing_types":[158],"at_biz_dir-category":[],"at_biz_dir-location":[311],"at_biz_dir-tags":[],"class_list":["post-5963","at_biz_dir","type-at_biz_dir","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","atbdp_listing_types-therapist","at_biz_dir-location-california"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/at_biz_dir\/5963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/at_biz_dir"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/at_biz_dir"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5963"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/at_biz_dir\/5963\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"atbdp_listing_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/atbdp_listing_types?post=5963"},{"taxonomy":"at_biz_dir-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/at_biz_dir-category?post=5963"},{"taxonomy":"at_biz_dir-location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/at_biz_dir-location?post=5963"},{"taxonomy":"at_biz_dir-tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/at_biz_dir-tags?post=5963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}