Therapy works best when you can speak in the language your feelings live in. Dr. Najmeh Hourmanesh was born and raised in Tehran, completed her doctorate at the University of Utah, and offers trauma therapy in Farsi or English for individuals, families, couples, and groups. She brings an understanding of Iranian culture, family life and the experience of migration, so you don’t have to translate yourself, or explain your background, before the real work can begin.

Is this right for you?

Persian-speaking clients come to therapy for many reasons, including:

• Trauma from war, political violence, imprisonment or persecution
• The stress of migration, separation from family, or rebuilding life in a new country
• Grief for loved ones, often at a distance
• Family tension between generations or between cultural expectations
• Anxiety, depression or sleep problems that won’t lift
• Wanting a therapist who understands why seeking help can feel difficult or private in your family or community

Our approach

Care is grounded in cultural humility and collaboration. That means:

• Language-responsive care. Sessions in Farsi, English, or a mix of both, whichever feels most natural.
• Context-sensitive assessment. Your history is understood in light of culture, identity, migration and community.
• Safety and stabilization first. Skills for calming the body and mind before approaching painful memories.
• Individualized treatment. Therapy is tailored to you, not to a template.
• Family and community strengths. The relationships and values that sustain you are part of healing.

Therapies offered in Farsi

• EMDR therapy
• Group EMDR protocols (GTEP, C-GTEP, IGTP) for families and community groups (→ Group Trauma Therapy)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) and couple Trauma therapy based on IFIO
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
• Sand tray and play therapy for children (→ Sand Tray, Play Therapy)
• Family therapy and parenting support (→ Family Trauma Therapy, Parenting)

درمان تروما به زبان فارسی

دکتر نجمه هورمنش، روانشناس دارای مجوز در ایالت یوتا، خدمات روان‌درمانی را به زبان فارسی و انگلیسی برای کودکان، نوجوانان، بزرگسالان و خانواده‌ها ارائه می‌دهد. ایشان در تهران بزرگ شده‌اند و با فرهنگ ایرانی، ارزش‌های خانوادگی و تجربهٔ مهاجرت آشنا هستند.

تخصص ایشان درمان آسیب‌های روانی (تروما)، اضطراب، افسردگی و سوگ است و از روش‌های علمی مانند EMDR، IFS، سندپلی (سینی شن) و بازی‌درمانی برای کودکان استفاده می‌کنند.

برای گرفتن وقت مشاوره با شمارهٔ (801) 441-8943 تماس بگیرید یا فرم درخواست وقت (به زبان انگلیسی) را پر کنید.

Frequently asked questions

Can I switch between Farsi and English during a session? Yes. Many bilingual clients move between both languages, and that’s welcome.

Do you see clients who are not Iranian but speak Farsi or Dari? Yes, Farsi-speaking clients of any background are welcome.

Is what I share kept private? Yes. Therapy is confidential under Utah law and HIPAA, with limited legal exceptions explained at your first session. Many clients worry about privacy within a close community; Dr. Hourmanesh takes this seriously.

Start in the language that feels like home. Request an appointment or call (801) 441-8943. برای گرفتن وقت تماس بگیرید.