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Parinaz Fard-Aghaie

Parinaz Fard-Aghaie

LMHC Florida

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Client-centered counselor focusing on practical change

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma support
  • Relationship concerns

About Parinaz

Parinaz Fard-Aghaie is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She approaches each person with respect and a belief that they know their own story.

Parinaz uses a client-centered philosophy that puts the person's experience first. She listens carefully and helps people name goals they want to work toward. Sessions aim to build on strengths and create practical steps for change.

Her work also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. For people coping with traumatic memories, she includes approaches that address how painful experiences are stored and recalled. Narrative ideas are used to look at the stories people tell themselves and consider different perspectives.

With three years of professional experience, Parinaz brings a steady, supportive approach. She emphasizes collaboration and small, manageable changes rather than rushed solutions. People who feel stuck or overwhelmed often find a clear, paced plan helpful.

Parinaz invites clients to take the first step toward change with curiosity and self-compassion. She supports people as they try new ways of thinking and acting, and helps them track progress over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Parinaz combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused techniques to help people when they choose online therapy. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person’s lead, listens closely, and shapes sessions around the client’s goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses simple exercises to try new ways of responding. For people with traumatic memories, elements that address how memories are processed may be used to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how different methods might fit the presenting concerns. That collaborative plan can be adjusted as progress is made or needs change.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and fewer logistics around travel. Online work can make short check-ins or weekly sessions simpler to keep, and it can help people stay consistent while juggling work, family, or other commitments. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered and can choose what suits your routine best.

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, along with related concerns like attachment, codependency, and life purpose.

What is the therapeutic style in sessions?

Sessions emphasize a client-centered approach where the person’s experience leads the work, combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and narrative approaches when useful.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has three years of professional work experience in mental health practice.

What credentials and region apply to this clinician?

She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages are supported for therapy sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients seen for therapy?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment or cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

Parinaz Fard-Aghaie

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