Zahra Andalsi is a seasoned Transformational Life Coach and Certified Mental Wellness Expert. As the founder of Empowered SPARK, she specializes in guiding professionals, especially working mothers, to achieve their fullest potential. Zahra is also an Executive Leadership Expert and Trainer, known for her insightful strategies in resilience and personal growth. She is the author of “Living Your Best Life: Unleashing Your Potential for Personal Growth Success and Fulfillment”.
What would your clients and colleagues say is your superpower?
My superpower is creating a safe, supportive environment. Clients and colleagues appreciate my empathetic listening and effective strategies for resilience and personal growth.
What inspired you to choose this profession?
I chose this profession because my own journey through personal growth and resilience showed me the power of mental wellness. I wanted to help others, especially working mothers, achieve their fullest potential.
How have your personal experiences helped your work with your clients?
My personal experiences have given me deep empathy and practical insights. I understand the challenges my clients face and can offer tailored strategies that truly resonate with them.
For more information, please visit www.zahraandalsi.com
Short Term (Solution-focused, etc.)
Ideal for those who are coming in with a specific problem they’d like to address and gain clarity on. Typically, short term therapies are present focused and do not dive deep into your past.
Structured
Structured therapies are goal and progress oriented. Therapists may incorporate psychoeducation and a specific “curriculum.” In order to stay on track, therapists may provide worksheets and homework.
Insight-oriented (Psychodynamic, Existential, etc.)
Exploring the past and making connections to present issues can help clients gain insight. Getting to the root of the issue and finding deeper self-awareness can help with long-term change.
Non-directive (Humanistic, Person-centered, etc.)
Going with the flow and seeing where it leads.
Behavioral (CBT, DBT, etc.)
Focuses on changing potentially unhealthy or self-destructive behaviors by addressing problematic thought patterns and specific providing coping skills.
Trauma Focused (EMDR, TF-CBT, etc.)
Recognizing the connection between trauma experiences and your emotional and behavioral responses, trauma focused therapy seeks to help you heal from traumas.