Dr. Shirin Ghannadi, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing therapy and psychological assessment services to individuals across the lifespan. She earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from the California School of Professional Psychology and completed her clinical internship at Springfield Hospital Center in Maryland. Dr. Ghannadi has worked in various settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, hospitals, and private practice. Her expertise includes anxiety disorders, depression, severe mental illness, stress-related issues, and relationship issues. She is trained in evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Ghannadi is committed to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care to her clients and helping them achieve their goals.

What would your clients say is your therapist superpower?

My clients may say that my superpower is my ability to create a safe and supportive environment for them to explore their thoughts and emotions. Through empathy, active listening, and giving thoughtful feedback, I strive to foster a supportive relationship with my clients so they feel comfortable and accepted in the therapy environment.

Is there an example from your daily life where you practice what you preach?

I practice what I preach in terms of self-care and mindfulness practice. Self-care and mindfulness are essential to maintaining one’s mental health and well-being. Some examples of self-care practices that I may recommend to my clients and practice myself are practicing good sleep hygiene, setting healthy boundaries, getting some physical activity during the day, and doing mindfulness practices such as deep breathing.