Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY33704 (she/her)
Dr. Nava Sedaghat, Psy.D.
“These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them.” - Rumi
I’m here to listen to you, and with you. Pain is inevitable, and at times we may feel trapped in our pain, leading us to feel disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. While asking for help can be hard, navigating pain alone can be even harder.
I know from personal experience how scary it is to journey into the self, into the darkest parts of the psyche to face your fears. I also know how important it is to work with someone who creates a safe space and makes room for every part of you. I want every part of you to feel safe, seen, heard, and valued.
I prioritize and respect the process of building trust with my clients, because I believe change begins with trust. I’m here to guide, support, and challenge you as you journey into yourself. Together, we will listen to your pain to better understand your mind’s blueprint: your unique needs, wounds, core beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Through exploration and awareness, we will work on reprogramming limiting and painful narratives, with the goal of helping you connect with your authentic self, find your power, and cultivate your abundant mind.
I’m a sunny San Diego native with Persian and Kurdish roots, and a Muslim background. I take a strong needs-based approach in therapy. I have worked with diverse client/patient populations in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and college campuses. I do my best to practice what I preach (so I get it, therapy is challenging AND fruitful!) and I continuously strive for balance in all areas of my life. I absolutely love what I do: I love growth, and I love helping others invest in their growth. In my personal life, I’m an avid reader/writer, horror buff, beach bum, lone traveler, and a black coffee connoisseur.
Degrees
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A. in Clinical Psychology - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S. in Clinical Psychology - University of California, San Diego