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Shima Taghavi, Psy.D. |
We face obstacles on every journey we make; my role as a therapist is to help guide you through a more fulfilling life, inspire you to do things that matter to you, and help you navigate and eliminate obstacles blocking your path.
I am interested in wellness and integrative approaches to therapy. My work with patients focuses on helping them improve relationships, sense of self, transition across barriers, achievement of goals, career success, alleviation of painful/unwanted symptoms, etc.
I am interested in wellness and integrative approaches to therapy. My work with patients focuses on helping them improve relationships, sense of self, transition across barriers, achievement of goals, career success, alleviation of painful/unwanted symptoms, etc.
Education & Training
Dr. Taghavi completed her pre-doctoral residency at the National Psychology Training Consortium, where she developed a behavioral health program and served as a therapist in a rural primary care clinic working with patients across all age spans. For her post-doctoral training, Dr. Taghavi completed her fellowship at City of Hope Medical Center providing psychological interventions to cancer patients.
Dr. Taghavi is trained in diagnostic testing, including cognitive, achievement, socio-emotional, and projective assessments of children and adults. She has worked with couples, and families, and facilitated groups. She has experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, issues related to life transition, grief, and loss, issues related to immigration, and interpersonal and relational issues. She also has immense experience in the treatment of those with difficult emotions and issues related to physical health including advanced illness, pain, chronic fatigue, infertility, burn, cancer, and body image. Dr. Taghavi has been trained in multiple evidenced-based therapies including Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and Meaning-Centered therapy. Dr. Taghavi joined Downtown Mind Wellness in February of 2023.
Shima Taghavi is a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94027373) under the supervision of Dr. Ryan Janis, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist (PSY23195).
Dr. Taghavi completed her pre-doctoral residency at the National Psychology Training Consortium, where she developed a behavioral health program and served as a therapist in a rural primary care clinic working with patients across all age spans. For her post-doctoral training, Dr. Taghavi completed her fellowship at City of Hope Medical Center providing psychological interventions to cancer patients.
Dr. Taghavi is trained in diagnostic testing, including cognitive, achievement, socio-emotional, and projective assessments of children and adults. She has worked with couples, and families, and facilitated groups. She has experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, issues related to life transition, grief, and loss, issues related to immigration, and interpersonal and relational issues. She also has immense experience in the treatment of those with difficult emotions and issues related to physical health including advanced illness, pain, chronic fatigue, infertility, burn, cancer, and body image. Dr. Taghavi has been trained in multiple evidenced-based therapies including Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and Meaning-Centered therapy. Dr. Taghavi joined Downtown Mind Wellness in February of 2023.
Shima Taghavi is a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94027373) under the supervision of Dr. Ryan Janis, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist (PSY23195).