Dr Mohammad Barzegar, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

“Clinical Psychologist (PhD) | Psychosomatic Medicine Post-doc | University Faculty. Specializing in Third-Wave Therapies, Personality Disorders, and Couples Counseling.”

About me

I am a Clinical Psychologist holding a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Post-doctorate in Psychosomatic Medicine. As a university faculty member, I bridge rigorous academic research with compassionate clinical practice. I offer a deeply informed, non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families. We work together to understand complex mental health challenges, personality patterns, and the intricate connections between mind and body. Drawing on my dual expertise in clinical psychology and psychosomatics, I help you explore underlying dynamics. This approach enables practical strategies for healthier relating and lasting emotional change. It suits those seeking a highly qualified, compassionate guide through difficult experiences.

Approach

My therapeutic approach is integrative, evidence-based, and rooted in third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies. I primarily draw on Mode-Based Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Process-Based Therapy. Rather than just addressing surface-level symptoms, we explore the deeper schemas, modes, and psychological processes that drive them. Sessions are focused and collaborative: we map out patterns, test small changes, and track how new ways of relating land between meetings. By integrating psychosomatic perspectives, we also pay attention to how emotional and physical health interact. I pace the work according to your resources and readiness, ensuring you gain grounded, practical strategies you can use right away. This approach is highly effective for individuals, couples, and families seeking durable, skill-based, and meaningful change.

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Basic information

Languages:

English, Farsi

Fees:

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Rasht, Iran

In-person & Online

Services

Individual Therapy: Specialized support for adults dealing with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and complex psychosomatic symptoms. Personality Disorders: In-depth therapeutic work focusing on understanding and modifying deeply ingrained personality patterns and maladaptive coping mechanisms. Couples & Family Therapy: Helping partners and families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build healthier relational dynamics. Third-Wave & Integrative Therapy: Utilizing advanced evidence-based modalities including Mode-Based Schema Therapy, ACT, and Process-Based Therapy tailored to your unique psychological profile. Areas of Expertise: • Depression & Anxiety • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • PTSD • Personality Disorders • Psychosomatic Medicine & Mind-Body Integration • Couple and Family Issues • Emotional Regulation & Relational Patterns

Services Offered:

Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Schema Therapy
A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

Works With:

Couples
Families
Groups
Individuals

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Anorexia
An eating disorder characterised by severe food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted perception of one's own body size or shape.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Bulimia
An eating disorder involving repeated cycles of binge eating followed by purging (vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise) driven by fear of weight gain.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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Professional Title:

Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.