Hello, and welcome. I am Dr. Najmeh Hourmanesh. I would like to tell you a little about myself. The focus of my work has been the treatment of trauma and facilitating healing and growth for those of all ages.

Trauma treatment is a journey to reclaim your story. A healing journey is a path you walk at your own pace but with support. I specialize in working with clients of all ages and their families with PTSD. I help my clients cope and recover from the emotional, psychological, and physical effects of traumatic experiences (e.g., sexual abuse, war, industrial accidents, natural disasters, etc ) and associated mental health conditions (e.g., dissociative disorders, anxiety, depression, etc). I am certified in and use evidence-based therapies such as Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), Internal Family System (IFS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Sand Tray Therapy, and Play Therapy. I use these therapies in the context of a safe and supportive environment as well as a playful one in case of children; play allows titration and the distancing that is required for children to reclaim their power and stories. I facilitate clients’ development of healthy coping strategies in order to work toward healing and regaining a sense of safety and agency in their daily lives in order to enable them to integrate fully into normal daily activities.

And to my Dear Iranian and Farsi speaking friends, if I may, I would like to add a few words.

Education

• Doctorate in Psychology (PhD)
• Master’s in Public Health (MPH)
• Master’s in Education (MEd)

Credentials

• Licensed Psychologist
• EMDRIA Approved Consultant
• Certified EMDRIA Therapist
• Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist
• Certified IFS (Level 3) Therapist
• Certified Sand Tray Therapist
• Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S)
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
• Clinical Yoga Practitioner (CYP-500)

Languages

• English
• Farsi (فارسی)