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Nahid Fattahi

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Nahid Fattahi is a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT) in California and an adjunct faculty professor at Pacific Oaks College, with a focus on human rights and mental health advocacy. As a former refugee, she brings valuable insights into human rights issues and actively volunteers with refugees in Europe and the United States.

Nahid's mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for her clients, empowering them to heal, grow, and thrive in the face of adversity. Her compassionate and trauma-informed approach guides her clients toward personal growth and resilience. She transitioned from a decade-long career in marketing and IT management in Silicon Valley to clinical and counseling psychology, holding a Master's degree from Santa Clara University and completing a post-master fellowship in Adult and Child Psychiatry at Kaiser.

Her therapeutic approach combines compassion and a deep understanding of trauma, human rights, and the immigrant experience. She has also contributed articles to publications like The Daily Beast and The San Francisco Chronicle and shared her insights on international news outlets, discussing mental health, human rights, and women's rights.

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