Nazanin khatami, psyd

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE

Dr. Khatami is a postdoctoral registered psychological associate (PSB94029053) working under the supervision of Dr. Samira Vafadar (PSY28213). She earned her doctoral and master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Anaheim, and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton.

Dr. Khatami’s prevailing philosophy as a psychologist is rooted in helping individuals find meaning in life and grow through challenging experiences. She believes that with genuine support and a safe therapeutic relationship, difficult life events can become opportunities for empowerment, healing, and personal development.

Her clinical approach is integrative, drawing from both Psychodynamic Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients explore the underlying roots of their struggles while building practical skills to create meaningful change. She aims to help clients deepen their self-awareness and work toward becoming their best selves.

Dr. Khatami has experience working with individuals across diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds, treating a wide range of psychological concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma-related conditions, and neurodevelopmental disorders. She is fluent in English, Farsi, and German, which allows her to work effectively with clients from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Dr. Khatami views therapy as a collaborative journey of self-discovery, where client and therapist work together to revisit and process painful memories, foster resilience, and create new possibilities. Her goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients feel supported as they navigate their unique paths toward growth and healing.