Behzad

Dr Behzad Salmani

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

I'm a licensed clinical and health psychologist who is a specialist in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Panic Disorder. Also, I'm treating other anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder and phobias with a new scientific psychotherapy called Metacognitive Therapy based on Neuroscience.

About Me

I guide adults navigating the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder. If you experience overwhelming thoughts or intense anxiety, I offer dedicated support. My work also addresses generalised anxiety and phobias, using Metacognitive Therapy. This neuroscience-based approach helps you understand and manage your thinking patterns. Clients find practical strategies to reduce distress and regain a sense of control in daily life.

Approach

I keep sessions focused and collaborative, turning neuroscience-informed ideas into clear, stepwise experiments you can try between meetings. I meet adults in Tehran or online, in English or Farsi, and use brief assessments and practical exercises to track progress and refine what helps with intrusive thoughts, repeated rituals, or sudden anxiety. Expect steady pacing, in-session practice, and short between-session tasks that build confidence. This way of working tends to suit people who want measurable change and hands-on tools.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Neuropsychology

    A specialist field that assesses and addresses cognitive difficulties related to brain conditions, injury, or neurodevelopmental disorders.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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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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  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

    Learn more about Phobias

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications


Kharazmi University

Registrations


American Psychological Association (APA)

Clinical Health Psychologist

Service Area


Atiyeh

In-person & Online

Fasham, Tehran

Iran

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