Sajjad

Dr Sajjad Tavassoli, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“I’m Sajjad Tavassoli, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing structured, short-term psychotherapy in Farsi for adults and couples. I primarily work with persistent anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, avoidance, and related emotional and interpersonal difficulties. My approach is practical and goal-oriented, with a focus on understanding the patterns that maintain psychological difficulties and developing meaningful, sustainable change.”

About Me

If you are a Persian-speaking adult or couple looking for focused psychological support, I provide structured short-term psychotherapy tailored to your concerns and goals. I believe therapy should be more than simply talking about problems. We work together to understand the patterns contributing to your difficulties, identify what keeps them going, and develop practical ways to respond differently. The aim is not to offer a one-size-fits-all solution, but to provide a clear therapeutic process with realistic goals and measurable progress.

Approach

When someone comes looking for practical, respectful help, I focus on clear goals and steady steps toward relief. Sessions in Tehran or via Farsi-language online meetings are structured and time-conscious, so we make the most of each appointment. I help map patterns of worry or rituals, use small behavioural experiments and build coping skills between sessions so progress is measurable and manageable. Adults struggling with persistent anxiety or avoidance tend to find this way of working practical and culturally attuned.
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Basic Information

Languages:

Farsi

Fees:

Sliding scale

In-person & Online

Services

I provide psychotherapy for adults and couples experiencing difficulties such as persistent anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, excessive worry, fears and avoidance, depression, and related emotional or interpersonal problems. If you have tried to manage these difficulties on your own, or previous approaches have not given you the improvement you were hoping for, therapy can provide an opportunity to understand what is maintaining the problem and work systematically toward change. The first session is an opportunity to understand your concerns, clarify your goals, and consider whether my approach is appropriate for your needs.

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Research

    Scientific investigation into mental health, therapy effectiveness, or psychological processes, contributing to evidence-based clinical practice.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

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.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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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.

Credentials

Registrations

Psychology and Counseling Organization of Islamic Republic of Iran

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

Year: 2015

Doctor of Philosophy in Cognitive Science

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

Year: 2025

Service Areas

Online from Iran

In-person & Online

Tehran, Tehran

Iran

Tehran, Iran