Shantel Dardashti

My communication style

I create a safe, supportive, and empowering space for you to feel comfortable and secure. Through active listening and rapport-building, I ensure you feel heard, respected, and understood. This environment supports processing trauma, developing coping skills, building resilience, and navigating transitions.

My journey to mental healthcare

I knew I wanted to be a therapist from a young age. I was in therapy processing my family dynamics, and it was the first time I truly felt safe, heard, validated, and understood. I wanted to provide the same experience to my clients. My dedication is driven by my commitment to empowering others and joining you in your healing journey.

My goals for you

Some clients come to therapy with an identifiable goal, while others figure out their goals in the process. A more identifiable goal may be to increase self-esteem, be more assertive, or navigate a life transition. I am here to help guide you to uncover a meaningful goal that may shift throughout therapy.

Our first session

You can expect a warm, safe, and welcoming environment to share what brought you into therapy and what you want to receive from it. I will ask questions to better understand your background, history, current situation, and what you're hoping to achieve. The initial session also provides time for you to ask questions about therapy.

I identify as...

• Female
• Middle Eastern