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Saloomeh Saz, LMFT

Saloomeh Saz, LMFT

she/her

Licensed in CA #98539
Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth
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Let's navigate the intricacies of your unique narrative together and embark on a journey toward healing, understanding, and profound personal growth.

My Therapy Style

As a seasoned psychotherapist with a rich, multicultural tapestry of experiences, I have made it my life's work to understand and nurture the human spirit. Born from a journey that has traversed multiple continents, cultures, and careers, my practice is more than a profession—it's a calling to heal and empower.

Before settling in the vibrant Bay Area in 2007, my life was a mosaic of global experiences, each piece contributing to my profound appreciation and understanding of the diverse tapestry of human behavior and relationships. This extensive background, combined with my academic grounding in Counseling Psychology (M.A., Marriage & Family), equips me with a unique perspective and an empathetic approach to therapy.

My passion lies in guiding individuals and couples through the complexities of anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. The essence of my practice is to offer a sanctuary—a place where authenticity is nurtured, and resilience is fortified.

As a writer of self-help literature, I extend my commitment to healing and growth beyond the therapy room, aiming to touch more lives and foster healthy, thriving relationships.

I believe in the transformative power of therapy, and my mission is to illuminate the path to self-discovery and empowerment for all who embark on this journey with me. Let's navigate the intricacies of your unique narrative together and embark on a journey toward healing, understanding, and profound personal growth.

Education & Training

MA - Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University

Get to Know Me

What are your interests outside of work?

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family. I love being a mother and relish spending time with my two children and my dog and engaging with them. In addition, I do art, including acrylic painting. I also meditate daily, first thing in the morning, play tennis twice a week and on the weekends and run about four miles daily. I am also an avid reader; I enjoy reading about different subjects; academic, classic, historical, psychological, and sometimes fictional books.

What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?

Meditation.

What book have you read more than once?

I have read The Power of Now by Eckart Tolle three times already, and I am sure I will reread it many times more because I look at this book as a toolkit and an excellent reminder on how to live my life fully present and engaged.

Favorite organization/non-profit?

Suicide and Crisis Center (SACS). I worked as a suicide counselor volunteer at this place and received my training in Suicide and Crisis Intervention. I appreciate and admire the humanitarian work the counselors and management do daily their sense of commitment and care, and the SACS's well-organized establishment. Counselors and managers passionately support people in emotional pain and crisis 24 hours/ 7 days weekly.

SACS also provides weekly support groups for survivors of suicide or individuals who struggle with suicidal thoughts. Furthermore, SACS provides grief support for individuals or groups who lost loved ones because of suicide.

SACs also recently started collaborating with Emergency Departments to provide referrals to resources and follow-up services to patients who received treatment at EDs for self-harm injuries.

How do you recharge?

I recharge by engaging with and connecting with my family, being in touch with nature through daily runs, and taking my walk for daily stroll. Lastly, I have daily half-hour to one hour quiet moments to practice mindfulness and meditation to recharge after walking up and at the end of the day.

Do you have any pets?

I have a 1.5-old golden retriever named Charlotte; we call her Charlie. Charlie is such a sweet dog with zero amount of aggression in him. I love how she engages with my little son and how patient and delicate she is with him. But at the same time, she is also jealous of any attention he receives, especially my husband and me. Whenever we go toward him to kiss, hug or play with him, she rushes to get in between us and tries to get us to play with her instead; she brings us all her toys and balls. She acts so funnily in these situations that even my son starts laughing at her instead of getting angry.