Auria Zahed

My communication style

It's most important to me that clients feel safe and completely open to sharing anything. My approach is collaborative and my communication style is warm but direct, similar to how a friend would speak to a friend. My clients feel supported, understood, and liberated.

My journey to mental healthcare

As a child, I enjoyed hearing about people's lives knew I wanted to help on an emotional level. In college, I studied psychology, women's studies, and men's studies - all of which lead me to understand how culture(s) and society shape who we are, on top of childhood experiences. I bridge these gaps to ensure clients receive whole-person healing.

My goals for you

We will set goals based on how you'd like to emotionally feel, think, and respond in the future. I help you get to the root of the issue and focus on what can be changed, controlled, or accepted. We'll set small, step-by-step goals that lead to significant changes.

Our first session

I'll check what prompted you to initiate therapy and what therapy means to you. This discussion helps me understand your needs so each session is helpful and meaningful moving forward. I want you to feel you're getting from therapy exactly what you intended.

I identify as...

• Female
• Middle Eastern
• Spiritual