{"id":6325,"date":"2024-07-12T13:19:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T11:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/lists\/behjat-sedighi\/"},"modified":"2025-07-19T21:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T19:39:34","slug":"behjat-sedighi","status":"publish","type":"at_biz_dir","link":"https:\/\/iranianpsychologists.com\/en\/lists\/behjat-sedighi\/","title":{"rendered":"Behjat Sedighi"},"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=\"22774754-f25e-4809-8e65-a7370b01db88\">\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><strong>About Me<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe wound is the place where the light enters you.\u201d \u2013 Rumi<\/p>\n<p>Life can bring significant stressors that lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and hopelessness. If you\u2019re experiencing any of these, please remember that you are not alone. I am here to offer support and guidance as you navigate through these challenges.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Specializations and Approach:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Therapeutic Focus:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Children, Families, Individuals, and Couples:<\/strong> I am passionate about working with a diverse range of clients, helping them identify barriers and dysfunctions, and facilitating positive changes to restore normal functioning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trauma and PTSD:<\/strong> Extensive experience in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and suffer from PTSD.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anxiety and Depression:<\/strong> Helping clients manage and overcome these conditions to lead more fulfilling lives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ADHD:<\/strong> Providing support and strategies for individuals dealing with ADHD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Therapeutic Techniques:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT):<\/strong> Addressing trauma and its impact through evidence-based techniques.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family Systems Theory:<\/strong> Understanding and addressing dynamics within family systems to improve overall family functioning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian):<\/strong> Creating a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can explore and grow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS):<\/strong> Utilizing techniques developed by Dr. Stuart Ablon, which emphasize understanding and addressing the root causes of behavioral issues with the belief that \u201cKids do well if they can.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Languages:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fluent in English, Farsi, and Kurdish.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>My Commitment:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With over 16 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your difficulties and work towards healing and growth. Whether you&#8217;re dealing with trauma, mental health issues, or relational challenges, my goal is to help you find the light through the difficulties you are facing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reach Out:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to face these challenges alone. Please call or email me to discuss your situation and schedule an initial appointment. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and support you on your journey to well-being.<\/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 heading-element-4 attributes-group-title\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-70c85fe3=\"\">Top Specialties<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"section-list\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-0b6b498c=\"\">\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-5\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Child<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-v-1471e8aa=\"\" data-v-8ea1730e=\"\"><span class=\"attribute_base\" data-x=\"attribute-19\" data-v-1471e8aa=\"\">Trauma and PTSD<\/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<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"attributes-group\" 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