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Venus Mirbod, Psy.D. ("Dr. V")

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. V is known for her genuine warmth and dedication, offering unparalleled support to those she serves. With a focus on evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based and trauma-informed therapies, she tailors her approach to meet each individual's unique needs. Through personalized interventions and compassionate care, she empowers her patients to navigate their mental health journey with resilience and hope.

Notably, Dr. V is passionate about supporting pregnant and new mothers, helping them navigate challenges and thrive in motherhhood. With her strength-based, trauma-informed approach and expertise in maternal mental health, Dr. V specializes in aiding mothers to navigate the emotional aftermath of childbirth, addressing traumas, postpartum anxiety, and depression with empathetic support and empowering therapeutic strategies. Additionally, she offers parenting guidance for early childhood challenges, assisting parents in understanding and addressing their child's developmental needs, behavior issues, and family dynamics. Through her dedicated efforts, Dr. V fosters a nurturing environment for children's well-being, supporting families in their journey towards a harmonious and fulfilling parenthood.

Dr. V extends her expertise to treat other adults struggling with stress and anxiety, providing the necessary support and strategies to help them thrive in life.

Additionally, Dr. V excels in utilizing play therapy to create nurturing and dynamic spaces where younger children can freely express themselves and engage in therapeutic exploration. Equally skilled at connecting with teenagers, she builds rapport effortlessly, fostering trust and collaboration in the therapeutic process. Additionally, Dr. V is committed to empowering youth facing chronic medical conditions, offering tailored support to help them navigate anxieties, trauma, and the challenges of adjusting to their medical diagnoses and treatments, fostering resilience and well-being.

With Dr. V's compassionate guidance and expertise, her patients not only heal but flourish, empowered to embrace life with resilience, hope, and newfound strength.

More About Dr. V

Education

  • Doctor of Psychology: Pepperdine University
  • Psychology Internship: Boston Children's Hospital – Harvard Medical School
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship: UCSF – Zuckerburg San Francisco General Hospital

Works With

  • Young Children (0-6)
  • Children (7-10)
  • Pre-Teens (10-12)
  • Teenagers (13+)
  • Adults (18+)

Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed
  • Families Overcoming Under Stress (FOCUS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Attachment Focused
  • Mindfulness-Based

Areas of Focus

  • Integrated Approaches
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Chronic Medical Condition / Medical Trauma
  • Expecting and New Mothers (Perinatal/Maternal Mental Health)
  • Parenting Support
  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
  • Resilience Training
  • Communication Skills
  • Self-Esteem And Empowerment
  • Adjustment Problems
  • Stress Management And Relaxation Training

Fun Facts

She enjoys exploring nature and greeting any furry friends she meets along the way! 

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