Yaghmai, Sanaz
Sanaz Yaghmai, Psy.D
Psychologist
State Licenses
No
Primary Business Address
N/A
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
ZIP Code
19146
Organization
Private practice
Phone Number
2158733880
Bio

Iranian American, cis gender female living in Philadelphia, PA. I am a trauma-informed therapist working at the intersection of mental health + social justice + yoga. I speak Farsi and have worked with Afghan refugees both locally and overseas. Currently, I am particularly eager to offer therapy services to the Iranian community and support the diaspora as they process the collective trauma, secondary trauma, and systemic oppression as we watch the Iranian revolution unravel. I also enjoy facilitating groups for sexual trauma survivors to support them towards rebuilding a sense of safety in their body through yoga + therapy.

With over ten years of experience in the field my foundational training centered around family systems theory with an emphasis on multicultural competency. My post-doctoral trainings at inner city community colleges and a maximum security prison allowed for in-depth clinical practice working with individuals and groups along the spectrum of mental health challenges; from everyday stressors, depression and grief to severe psychopathology and crisis intervention with the inmate population.

Outside of the therapy room my work centers collective care + social justice, bringing mental health awareness & yoga into community building practices. My collaborations typically blend the science of resilience into community strengthening. More recently, my community work has centered around supporting Afghan women refugees through trauma informed yoga healing circles and group support spaces, both overseas and in Philadelphia. Today, I am deeply focused on the current Iranian revolution, organizing in her community and building a grassroots coalition centered around human rights advocacy for the people of Iran.

Education
Doctorate in Psychology
Alliant International University - Irvine, CA

M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy
Alliant International University - Irvine, CA

B.A. Psychology & Social Behavior
University of California - Irvine, CA
Training
- Advanced Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness – Dr. David Treleaven
- Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga I & II - Dr. Arielle Schwartz
- 30-Hr Accessible Yoga Training - Yoga Alliance Certified
- 200 Hr. Yoga Teacher Training - The Tree South Los Angeles
- 40- Hr. Trauma-Informed Yoga - Yoga To Transform Trauma, Catherine Ashton
Mode
Individual, Groups
Populations Served
Young Adult / Student, Adult, Groups
Clinical Specialties
Trauma + PTSD, BIPOC mental health, Grief/Loss, Anxiety, LGBTQ+
Language Spoken
Farsi
Insurance Accepted
Not Accepted
Sliding Scale
Yes
Setting
Virtual
Research Interests
Refugee mental health + yoga
Memberships
APA
PAPSY
PSPP

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